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Hungrytown
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: doors 7pm, music 8pm
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £5.00
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: doors 7pm, music 8pm
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £5.00
Hungrytown
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: doors 7pm, music 8pm
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £3.00
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: doors 7pm, music 8pm
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £3.00
Joanna Chapman-smith With Jaron Freeman-fox
PRICES REDUCED! Students £4 on door only (proof required) IMA AWARD 2010 - BEST ACOUSTIC SONG CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (2010) Blending acoustic urban Canadiana with jazzy and European flavours, Joanna Chapman-Smith has a supple and finely-nuanced voice; writing with "the ear of a poet" (The Georgia Straight) and a wisdom beyond her years. Her musical self-portrait is composed of an unusually large palette of moods and colours. The songs on her second album - CONTRARIES - marked her out as a unique voice in the Singer-Songwriter scene, and sprang from a globalvagabond sensibility. Understandable, when you find out she has a love of European folk tradition and her family roots stretch from Italy to New Zealand. She is currently completing work on her third album, entitled LOVE ME DEEPLY and due for release in 2012, which will show us a mature and spacious sonic approach to her idiosyncratic style. Joanna has already toured many times around the world performing her music. When alone on stage, or when joined by one or more international accompanists, she draws on her love of storytelling and cabaret to charm unassuming crowds into a complete world, that questions right and wrong, mind and body, permanence and impermanence. 2010-11 marks the passing of a great year for Joanna: winning the 9th annual IMA songwriting award for MELODIES in the 'Best Acoustic Song' category; being awarded a professional development grant by the Canada Council for the Arts; being profiled on national US radio (NPR) and beginning work on her new and most exciting album to date. Joanna has just completed a three-month spring tour that took her to the UK, Belgium, Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy and the USA. She tours Canada in the Autumn of 2011, and returns to Europe in the spring of 2012. "The slinky-voiced Canadian whose arch acoustic musings and fondness for the accordion come laced with a hint of Parisian cafes and East European Klezmer music." - Q (UK) "A musical soundscape that is a rich, lush journey from Canada to Europe, and makes you want to hitch up your skirt and break out in high-stepping dance with the gypsies." - Tim Stough (CAN) "Chapman-Smith rises above the herd of folkie Singer-Songwriters" - Tony Montage, The Georgia Straight (CAN) "Exceptional... a creative and skilled vocalist." - Danny Zwerdling, NPR (USA) "Jazzy, soulful vocals - a summertime porch lullaby." - Metro (CAN) "An absolute joy to listen to. In Joanna Chapman-Smith we have finally found a female Singer-Songwriter who has broken the mould." - Penny Black Music (UK) http://www.joannacs.com/home.html
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £6.00
PRICES REDUCED! Students £4 on door only (proof required) IMA AWARD 2010 - BEST ACOUSTIC SONG CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (2010) Blending acoustic urban Canadiana with jazzy and European flavours, Joanna Chapman-Smith has a supple and finely-nuanced voice; writing with "the ear of a poet" (The Georgia Straight) and a wisdom beyond her years. Her musical self-portrait is composed of an unusually large palette of moods and colours. The songs on her second album - CONTRARIES - marked her out as a unique voice in the Singer-Songwriter scene, and sprang from a globalvagabond sensibility. Understandable, when you find out she has a love of European folk tradition and her family roots stretch from Italy to New Zealand. She is currently completing work on her third album, entitled LOVE ME DEEPLY and due for release in 2012, which will show us a mature and spacious sonic approach to her idiosyncratic style. Joanna has already toured many times around the world performing her music. When alone on stage, or when joined by one or more international accompanists, she draws on her love of storytelling and cabaret to charm unassuming crowds into a complete world, that questions right and wrong, mind and body, permanence and impermanence. 2010-11 marks the passing of a great year for Joanna: winning the 9th annual IMA songwriting award for MELODIES in the 'Best Acoustic Song' category; being awarded a professional development grant by the Canada Council for the Arts; being profiled on national US radio (NPR) and beginning work on her new and most exciting album to date. Joanna has just completed a three-month spring tour that took her to the UK, Belgium, Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy and the USA. She tours Canada in the Autumn of 2011, and returns to Europe in the spring of 2012. "The slinky-voiced Canadian whose arch acoustic musings and fondness for the accordion come laced with a hint of Parisian cafes and East European Klezmer music." - Q (UK) "A musical soundscape that is a rich, lush journey from Canada to Europe, and makes you want to hitch up your skirt and break out in high-stepping dance with the gypsies." - Tim Stough (CAN) "Chapman-Smith rises above the herd of folkie Singer-Songwriters" - Tony Montage, The Georgia Straight (CAN) "Exceptional... a creative and skilled vocalist." - Danny Zwerdling, NPR (USA) "Jazzy, soulful vocals - a summertime porch lullaby." - Metro (CAN) "An absolute joy to listen to. In Joanna Chapman-Smith we have finally found a female Singer-Songwriter who has broken the mould." - Penny Black Music (UK) http://www.joannacs.com/home.html
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £6.00
Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley
This remarkable duo first established its reputation in the 1990s before going on to have huge success with Last Night's Fun. The deep empathy between Chris's virtuoso concertina playing and Denny's inventive guitar work is breathtaking. Add to the mix Denny's distinctive Irish vocal style and Chris's wickedly funny stage banter and you have a top class folk act.
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £10.00
This remarkable duo first established its reputation in the 1990s before going on to have huge success with Last Night's Fun. The deep empathy between Chris's virtuoso concertina playing and Denny's inventive guitar work is breathtaking. Add to the mix Denny's distinctive Irish vocal style and Chris's wickedly funny stage banter and you have a top class folk act.
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £10.00
Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley
This remarkable duo first established its reputation in the 1990s before going on to have huge success with Last Night's Fun. The deep empathy between Chris's virtuoso concertina playing and Denny's inventive guitar work is breathtaking. Add to the mix Denny's distinctive Irish vocal style and Chris's wickedly funny stage banter and you have a top class folk act.
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £8.00
This remarkable duo first established its reputation in the 1990s before going on to have huge success with Last Night's Fun. The deep empathy between Chris's virtuoso concertina playing and Denny's inventive guitar work is breathtaking. Add to the mix Denny's distinctive Irish vocal style and Chris's wickedly funny stage banter and you have a top class folk act.
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £8.00
Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin + The Carrivick Sisters
PHILLIP HENRY & HANNAH MARTIN: Recently described as, Authentic, haunting roots music from a first class duo (Seth Lakeman), Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin are two musicians with a growing following on the folk and roots scene. With their debut album, Singing The Bones, featured as a fRoots magazine record of the month, Mike Harding has said, I was completely knocked out by this duojust a terrific album, I've been playing it over and over. (BBC Radio Two, 04/05/2011). Using slide guitars, fiddle, vocals, and even beatbox harmonica, they draw on influences as diverse as English folk, Indian classical music, and blues to create a sound that is textured, hypnotic and utterly captivating (Steve Knightley, Show of Hands). THE CARRIVICK SISTERS: "The Carrivick Sisters are pick of the crop. There's is so much good American folk and country music that sometimes some fine homegrown music can easily be overlooked. The Carrivick Sisters play a variety of bluegrass instruments (essentially guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro and fiddle) and although they are still only 21, From The Fields is their fourth CD - and very enjoyable it is too." The Daily Telegraph "Comparisons to Alsion Krauss & Union Station would not be out of place, for they are that good, swapping lead vocals and playing Dobro, mandolin and the rest like hardened veterans, but it's the English folk influences they bring to their music that give them a unique sound." R2 Magazine (Rock 'N' Reel) 4 **** review Formidable multi-instrumental skills and songwriting, maturing at such a steep curve they'll soon be orbiting far beyond anyone else Q Magazine 4 **** review Jaw-droppingly talented The headline is that this is fantastic work and I'd urge anyone to get hold of the album or take the chance to see them play.this new album is music of full maturity, capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with pretty much any album I've heard in the last few years. Flying Shoes review of 'From The Fields' "They are at their best singing together, but the way they play all of the bluegrass instruments is almost frightening. Their fiddle, mandolin and vocal work on their songs 'Now I know' is almost too hot for comfort. So young, so much talent" fRoots "I am very impressed by The Carrivick Sisters, one of the best young duos I've ever heard. The girls sing and play as one and their work is characterised by great musicality. They are not only very talented instrumentalists and singers but they write really good songs as well." Ralph McTell Demonstrating rare instrumental and vocal superiority that puts their colleagues to shame this is one duo which is going places. Maverick Magazine 5***** review Identical twin sisters Charlotte and Laura Carrivick have grown up playing and writing music together. Their unique style shows their strong bluegrass influences without obscuring their English roots. With tight harmonies that only siblings can achieve, they perform their original songs on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro and clawhammer banjo. They have performed both in the UK and internationally, and have played alongside Martin Simpson, Ralph McTell, Eliza Carthy, Show of Hands, The Coal Porters, Po'Girl, Uncle Earl and Curved Air amongst others. Starting 2010 as runners-up in the BBC Young Folk Awards, Laura and Charlotte went on to play at major venues throughout the country, headlining in their own right but also sharing bills with such names as The Quebe Sisters, Sara Watkins and Crooked Still. That summer they managed to fit in 26 festival appearances including The London International Guitar Festival, Glastonbury, Llangollen Eistedffod and a whole host of folk festivals. Other highlights included a live session on BBC's Womans Hour and several regional TV and radio appearances. In October 2010 the Devon twins went into the studio again with Joe Rusby and several top musicians including BJ Cole to record their 4th album 'From the Fields' and this outstanding CD will be released later this summer. Advance copies have already been sent out and the first reviews are fabulous. It will also be the lead feature in Andy Fyfe's 'Roots' column in the September issue of Q Magazine, which is out in August. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
PHILLIP HENRY & HANNAH MARTIN: Recently described as, Authentic, haunting roots music from a first class duo (Seth Lakeman), Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin are two musicians with a growing following on the folk and roots scene. With their debut album, Singing The Bones, featured as a fRoots magazine record of the month, Mike Harding has said, I was completely knocked out by this duojust a terrific album, I've been playing it over and over. (BBC Radio Two, 04/05/2011). Using slide guitars, fiddle, vocals, and even beatbox harmonica, they draw on influences as diverse as English folk, Indian classical music, and blues to create a sound that is textured, hypnotic and utterly captivating (Steve Knightley, Show of Hands). THE CARRIVICK SISTERS: "The Carrivick Sisters are pick of the crop. There's is so much good American folk and country music that sometimes some fine homegrown music can easily be overlooked. The Carrivick Sisters play a variety of bluegrass instruments (essentially guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro and fiddle) and although they are still only 21, From The Fields is their fourth CD - and very enjoyable it is too." The Daily Telegraph "Comparisons to Alsion Krauss & Union Station would not be out of place, for they are that good, swapping lead vocals and playing Dobro, mandolin and the rest like hardened veterans, but it's the English folk influences they bring to their music that give them a unique sound." R2 Magazine (Rock 'N' Reel) 4 **** review Formidable multi-instrumental skills and songwriting, maturing at such a steep curve they'll soon be orbiting far beyond anyone else Q Magazine 4 **** review Jaw-droppingly talented The headline is that this is fantastic work and I'd urge anyone to get hold of the album or take the chance to see them play.this new album is music of full maturity, capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with pretty much any album I've heard in the last few years. Flying Shoes review of 'From The Fields' "They are at their best singing together, but the way they play all of the bluegrass instruments is almost frightening. Their fiddle, mandolin and vocal work on their songs 'Now I know' is almost too hot for comfort. So young, so much talent" fRoots "I am very impressed by The Carrivick Sisters, one of the best young duos I've ever heard. The girls sing and play as one and their work is characterised by great musicality. They are not only very talented instrumentalists and singers but they write really good songs as well." Ralph McTell Demonstrating rare instrumental and vocal superiority that puts their colleagues to shame this is one duo which is going places. Maverick Magazine 5***** review Identical twin sisters Charlotte and Laura Carrivick have grown up playing and writing music together. Their unique style shows their strong bluegrass influences without obscuring their English roots. With tight harmonies that only siblings can achieve, they perform their original songs on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro and clawhammer banjo. They have performed both in the UK and internationally, and have played alongside Martin Simpson, Ralph McTell, Eliza Carthy, Show of Hands, The Coal Porters, Po'Girl, Uncle Earl and Curved Air amongst others. Starting 2010 as runners-up in the BBC Young Folk Awards, Laura and Charlotte went on to play at major venues throughout the country, headlining in their own right but also sharing bills with such names as The Quebe Sisters, Sara Watkins and Crooked Still. That summer they managed to fit in 26 festival appearances including The London International Guitar Festival, Glastonbury, Llangollen Eistedffod and a whole host of folk festivals. Other highlights included a live session on BBC's Womans Hour and several regional TV and radio appearances. In October 2010 the Devon twins went into the studio again with Joe Rusby and several top musicians including BJ Cole to record their 4th album 'From the Fields' and this outstanding CD will be released later this summer. Advance copies have already been sent out and the first reviews are fabulous. It will also be the lead feature in Andy Fyfe's 'Roots' column in the September issue of Q Magazine, which is out in August. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Spiers & Boden
Founders of Bellowhead. Described by The Guardian as the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo, Spiers and Boden have, in the last ten years, made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground. Technically they stand head to head with the best of their generation...Jon Boden plays fiddle with an earthy vigour that's utterly compelling and sings in a frantic breathless manner as if the hounds of hell are taking lumps out of his backside, while John Spiers harmonises and plays urgent driving melodeon to a very high standard indeed...halfway to reinventing the style without even realising it" fRoots Magazine Jon Boden was named Folk Singer of the Year at 2010 BBC Folk Awards.
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Southampton Brook
Price: £15.00
Founders of Bellowhead. Described by The Guardian as the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo, Spiers and Boden have, in the last ten years, made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground. Technically they stand head to head with the best of their generation...Jon Boden plays fiddle with an earthy vigour that's utterly compelling and sings in a frantic breathless manner as if the hounds of hell are taking lumps out of his backside, while John Spiers harmonises and plays urgent driving melodeon to a very high standard indeed...halfway to reinventing the style without even realising it" fRoots Magazine Jon Boden was named Folk Singer of the Year at 2010 BBC Folk Awards.
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Southampton Brook
Price: £15.00
Fran Smith
7pm Doors and Bar Open 8pm Garry Smith 8.45pm Fran Smith Set 1 9.45pm Floor Singers 10.15pm Fran Smith Set 2 11.00pm Close
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Uxbridge RNA
Price: £8.00
7pm Doors and Bar Open 8pm Garry Smith 8.45pm Fran Smith Set 1 9.45pm Floor Singers 10.15pm Fran Smith Set 2 11.00pm Close
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Uxbridge RNA
Price: £8.00
Fran Smith
7pm Doors and Bar Open 8pm Garry Smith 8.45pm Fran Smith Set 1 9.45pm Floor Singers 10.15pm Fran Smith Set 2 11.00pm Close
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Uxbridge RNA
Price: £5.00
7pm Doors and Bar Open 8pm Garry Smith 8.45pm Fran Smith Set 1 9.45pm Floor Singers 10.15pm Fran Smith Set 2 11.00pm Close
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Uxbridge RNA
Price: £5.00
Attila The Stockbroker & Rory Ellis
Doors open 8pm Attila the Stockbroker, Singer and poet; he is loud, radical, lyrical, reflective. He will make you roar with laughter and seethe with fury. "Whether he's ranting a poem or bashing out a song, there is something magnificent about Attila in full flight" Ian MacMillan, Radio 4 Rory Ellis: Australian Roots Singer When the big fella opens up his chest and lets' fly with that lusty, rumbling voice, even then it's as if he's pulling back on the reins in fear of what might happen to innocent bystanders - it's that potent." The Melbourne Age. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Doors open 8pm Attila the Stockbroker, Singer and poet; he is loud, radical, lyrical, reflective. He will make you roar with laughter and seethe with fury. "Whether he's ranting a poem or bashing out a song, there is something magnificent about Attila in full flight" Ian MacMillan, Radio 4 Rory Ellis: Australian Roots Singer When the big fella opens up his chest and lets' fly with that lusty, rumbling voice, even then it's as if he's pulling back on the reins in fear of what might happen to innocent bystanders - it's that potent." The Melbourne Age. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Attila The Stockbroker & Rory Ellis
Doors open 8pm Attila the Stockbroker, Singer and poet; he is loud, radical, lyrical, reflective. He will make you roar with laughter and seethe with fury. "Whether he's ranting a poem or bashing out a song, there is something magnificent about Attila in full flight" Ian MacMillan, Radio 4 Rory Ellis: Australian Roots Singer When the big fella opens up his chest and lets' fly with that lusty, rumbling voice, even then it's as if he's pulling back on the reins in fear of what might happen to innocent bystanders - it's that potent." The Melbourne Age. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Doors open 8pm Attila the Stockbroker, Singer and poet; he is loud, radical, lyrical, reflective. He will make you roar with laughter and seethe with fury. "Whether he's ranting a poem or bashing out a song, there is something magnificent about Attila in full flight" Ian MacMillan, Radio 4 Rory Ellis: Australian Roots Singer When the big fella opens up his chest and lets' fly with that lusty, rumbling voice, even then it's as if he's pulling back on the reins in fear of what might happen to innocent bystanders - it's that potent." The Melbourne Age. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Juju
14 and 15 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London The Borderline
Price: £12.00
14 and 15 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London The Borderline
Price: £12.00
Pete Roe, Polly & The Billets Doux
Pete Roe is a London- based Folk singer/songwriter. Pete plays a plethora of instruments but is known for his mesmerising guitar and spirited piano talent coupled with his beguiling voice. Pete plays as part of Mercury Award nominee Laura Marling's band and tours with her as well as folk heroes Mumford and Sons. http://www.peteroe.org Polly And The Billets Doux are something different. The genre-defiant quartet began life in the middle of a smoky Winchester venue's backroom in 2006, performing totally unamplified to a full-capacity audience. Their distinctive sound combines elements of blues, country, folk, soul and gospel to create a sumptuous and totally unique sound with a quintessentially English twist. www.pollyandthebilletsdoux.co.uk
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £6.00
Pete Roe is a London- based Folk singer/songwriter. Pete plays a plethora of instruments but is known for his mesmerising guitar and spirited piano talent coupled with his beguiling voice. Pete plays as part of Mercury Award nominee Laura Marling's band and tours with her as well as folk heroes Mumford and Sons. http://www.peteroe.org Polly And The Billets Doux are something different. The genre-defiant quartet began life in the middle of a smoky Winchester venue's backroom in 2006, performing totally unamplified to a full-capacity audience. Their distinctive sound combines elements of blues, country, folk, soul and gospel to create a sumptuous and totally unique sound with a quintessentially English twist. www.pollyandthebilletsdoux.co.uk
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £6.00
Jennifer Crook
Jennifer's songwriting and captivating vocals are central to Merry-Go-Round on which she plays lever harps and her beloved Gibson LG1. Released in the summer of 2011, the album received excellent reviews and national airplay, and an invitation to BBC Radio 2 for a live session with the legendary Bob Harris.
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Glossop Redroom at The Oakwood
Price: £7.00
Jennifer's songwriting and captivating vocals are central to Merry-Go-Round on which she plays lever harps and her beloved Gibson LG1. Released in the summer of 2011, the album received excellent reviews and national airplay, and an invitation to BBC Radio 2 for a live session with the legendary Bob Harris.
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Glossop Redroom at The Oakwood
Price: £7.00
Papa George & Micky Moody
be involved with the recording of George and Micky's new album.
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Kingston Grey Horse
Price: £6.00
be involved with the recording of George and Micky's new album.
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Kingston Grey Horse
Price: £6.00
John James
Enjoy the music and humour of legendary guitarist John James, he is acknowledged as one of the finest fingerstyle guitarists this country has ever produced , he has recorded and performed with the likes of John Renbourn, Nick Drake, John Martyn, Ralph Mctell and Jools Holland and even supported Led Zeppelin!! His live shows are notable for his humorous anecdotes as well as virtuoso guitar picking. He has performed at many prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, London, the Paris Olympia, Edinburgh and Cambridge Folk Festivals There are one or two guitarists who manage to combine the directness of the emotional appeal of rock with the complexity & technique of the best classical & jazz instrumentalists , one of these & probably the best of them is John James Time Out This is a rare opportunity to see ragtime guitar legend John James , & it is debatable whether there is anyone better. This date is a must see, do not miss this night, you will regret it ! Admission: £8 Advance. £10 Door
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Ashington Folk Club
Price: £8.00
Enjoy the music and humour of legendary guitarist John James, he is acknowledged as one of the finest fingerstyle guitarists this country has ever produced , he has recorded and performed with the likes of John Renbourn, Nick Drake, John Martyn, Ralph Mctell and Jools Holland and even supported Led Zeppelin!! His live shows are notable for his humorous anecdotes as well as virtuoso guitar picking. He has performed at many prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, London, the Paris Olympia, Edinburgh and Cambridge Folk Festivals There are one or two guitarists who manage to combine the directness of the emotional appeal of rock with the complexity & technique of the best classical & jazz instrumentalists , one of these & probably the best of them is John James Time Out This is a rare opportunity to see ragtime guitar legend John James , & it is debatable whether there is anyone better. This date is a must see, do not miss this night, you will regret it ! Admission: £8 Advance. £10 Door
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Ashington Folk Club
Price: £8.00
Doncaster Folk Festival
Festival features: Megson, Lucy Ward, Pilgrim's way, Les Barker, Flossie Malavialle and Damien Barber & Mike Wilson See our website for event details and times www.doncasterfolkfestival.org.uk Venue addresses: Ukrainian Centre Beckett Rd Doncaster DN2 4AD College for the Deaf Leger Way Doncaster DN2 6AY
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 6.00 pm
Venue: Doncaster Ukraine Centre|Doncaster College fot the Deaf
Price: £5.00 - £35.00
Festival features: Megson, Lucy Ward, Pilgrim's way, Les Barker, Flossie Malavialle and Damien Barber & Mike Wilson See our website for event details and times www.doncasterfolkfestival.org.uk Venue addresses: Ukrainian Centre Beckett Rd Doncaster DN2 4AD College for the Deaf Leger Way Doncaster DN2 6AY
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 6.00 pm
Venue: Doncaster Ukraine Centre|Doncaster College fot the Deaf
Price: £5.00 - £35.00
Girlyman
Two Concerts and a workshop taking place over two days. Friday concert @ Black Robin Inn Covet Lane Kingston Canterbury Kent CT4 6HS Saturday Workshop and concert @ The Kingston Barn The Street Kingston Nr Canterbury Kent CT4 6JB
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: To pub 6pm, concert starts 8pm
Venue: Canterbury The Black Robin Inn|Canterbury The Kingston Barn
Price: £14.00 - £20.00
Two Concerts and a workshop taking place over two days. Friday concert @ Black Robin Inn Covet Lane Kingston Canterbury Kent CT4 6HS Saturday Workshop and concert @ The Kingston Barn The Street Kingston Nr Canterbury Kent CT4 6JB
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: To pub 6pm, concert starts 8pm
Venue: Canterbury The Black Robin Inn|Canterbury The Kingston Barn
Price: £14.00 - £20.00
Heidi Talbot, John Mccusker & Ian Carr
Ireland has long been a fount of great female singers but Heidi's achingly bittersweet, spun-gold voice has won glowing reviews across three continents, a US Indie Acoustic Award and a Best Female Vocalist nomination in the Irish Music Awards. With her multi-instrumentalist partner John McCusker and Boo Hewerdine on guitar playing alongside to showcase her exquisite talent this will be a night to remember. Heidi Talbot sings in a voice that's both awestruck and tender (New York Times)
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sevenoaks The Rock Plaza
Price: £15.00
Ireland has long been a fount of great female singers but Heidi's achingly bittersweet, spun-gold voice has won glowing reviews across three continents, a US Indie Acoustic Award and a Best Female Vocalist nomination in the Irish Music Awards. With her multi-instrumentalist partner John McCusker and Boo Hewerdine on guitar playing alongside to showcase her exquisite talent this will be a night to remember. Heidi Talbot sings in a voice that's both awestruck and tender (New York Times)
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sevenoaks The Rock Plaza
Price: £15.00
Virgil & The Accelerators
Astonishing power trio, fronted by guitar sensation Virgil McMahon, brother Gabriel on drums and Jack Timmis on Bass. With the launch of their critically acclaimed debut album The Radium, they have set the standard for the loosely labeled 'blues rock' genre. From solid rocking riffs with scorching solos to subtle ballads, their astounding musicianship and showmanship have already been acknowledged by leading press such as Guitarist Magazine and Classic Rock.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 7pm doors, 8pm start
Venue: Aylesbury Limelight Theatre
Price: £11.00
Astonishing power trio, fronted by guitar sensation Virgil McMahon, brother Gabriel on drums and Jack Timmis on Bass. With the launch of their critically acclaimed debut album The Radium, they have set the standard for the loosely labeled 'blues rock' genre. From solid rocking riffs with scorching solos to subtle ballads, their astounding musicianship and showmanship have already been acknowledged by leading press such as Guitarist Magazine and Classic Rock.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 7pm doors, 8pm start
Venue: Aylesbury Limelight Theatre
Price: £11.00
Virgil & The Accelerators
Astonishing power trio, fronted by guitar sensation Virgil McMahon, brother Gabriel on drums and Jack Timmis on Bass. With the launch of their critically acclaimed debut album The Radium, they have set the standard for the loosely labeled 'blues rock' genre. From solid rocking riffs with scorching solos to subtle ballads, their astounding musicianship and showmanship have already been acknowledged by leading press such as Guitarist Magazine and Classic Rock.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 7pm doors, 8pm start
Venue: Aylesbury Limelight Theatre
Price: £9.00
Astonishing power trio, fronted by guitar sensation Virgil McMahon, brother Gabriel on drums and Jack Timmis on Bass. With the launch of their critically acclaimed debut album The Radium, they have set the standard for the loosely labeled 'blues rock' genre. From solid rocking riffs with scorching solos to subtle ballads, their astounding musicianship and showmanship have already been acknowledged by leading press such as Guitarist Magazine and Classic Rock.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 7pm doors, 8pm start
Venue: Aylesbury Limelight Theatre
Price: £9.00
** Friday Special ** Christine Collister And Rob Cross
A Friday, very special bolt-on to our normal Sunday night regime - the best white soul singer since Dusty and "One of the finest grown-up vocalists on the planet" (Q mag.) Mesmeric, and with empathic guitar accompaniment from Rob, jazzy slinky music simply doesn't get any better.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: Arrive for 7pm, and hear music from 8pm
Venue: Southport Park Golf Club
Price: £9.00
A Friday, very special bolt-on to our normal Sunday night regime - the best white soul singer since Dusty and "One of the finest grown-up vocalists on the planet" (Q mag.) Mesmeric, and with empathic guitar accompaniment from Rob, jazzy slinky music simply doesn't get any better.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: Arrive for 7pm, and hear music from 8pm
Venue: Southport Park Golf Club
Price: £9.00
Joanna Chapman Smith & Mat Martin
Echoes of jazz and eastern European gypsy music. Frivolous and playful but sometimes disciplined, soulful and melodically pure. www.joannacs.com
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £5.00
Echoes of jazz and eastern European gypsy music. Frivolous and playful but sometimes disciplined, soulful and melodically pure. www.joannacs.com
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £5.00
Joanna Chapman Smith & Mat Martin
Echoes of jazz and eastern European gypsy music. Frivolous and playful but sometimes disciplined, soulful and melodically pure. www.joannacs.com
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £4.00
Echoes of jazz and eastern European gypsy music. Frivolous and playful but sometimes disciplined, soulful and melodically pure. www.joannacs.com
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £4.00
Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley
Known for their soul stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and a love of 'the craic', Chris (concertina) and Denny (guitar and vocals) ensure that no two concerts are ever the same. Returning to Junction by popular demand, they have been bringing their unique sound to audiences across Europe and America since a chance meeting at a music session in the early 1990s. Chris grew up surrounded by folk music of all kinds and Denny, born in Co. Limerick, take his influences from slow airs, slip jigs and wild reels.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Goole Junction
Price: £8.00
Known for their soul stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and a love of 'the craic', Chris (concertina) and Denny (guitar and vocals) ensure that no two concerts are ever the same. Returning to Junction by popular demand, they have been bringing their unique sound to audiences across Europe and America since a chance meeting at a music session in the early 1990s. Chris grew up surrounded by folk music of all kinds and Denny, born in Co. Limerick, take his influences from slow airs, slip jigs and wild reels.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Goole Junction
Price: £8.00
Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley
Known for their soul stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and a love of 'the craic', Chris (concertina) and Denny (guitar and vocals) ensure that no two concerts are ever the same. Returning to Junction by popular demand, they have been bringing their unique sound to audiences across Europe and America since a chance meeting at a music session in the early 1990s. Chris grew up surrounded by folk music of all kinds and Denny, born in Co. Limerick, take his influences from slow airs, slip jigs and wild reels.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Goole Junction
Price: £6.00
Known for their soul stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and a love of 'the craic', Chris (concertina) and Denny (guitar and vocals) ensure that no two concerts are ever the same. Returning to Junction by popular demand, they have been bringing their unique sound to audiences across Europe and America since a chance meeting at a music session in the early 1990s. Chris grew up surrounded by folk music of all kinds and Denny, born in Co. Limerick, take his influences from slow airs, slip jigs and wild reels.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Goole Junction
Price: £6.00
Sod The Jubilee, Here's The Big Ten Inch!
"No need to lock up your daughters..." - The Times PUNKS NOT DAD http://33yearstoolate.moonfruit.com The middle-aged masters of anarchy and destruction, who nevertheless pay careful adherence to the printed manual during the construction of IKEA furniture. They are the only band that truly speaks for a generation... their own. Just because they like to wear Blue Harbour gear - and have a nice sit down after a brisk walk - doesn't mean they're not anarchists at heart! Just because the only remotely rock 'n' roll death they're likely to have is choking on a Sunday lunch roast potato - or having a heart attack whilst assembling an Billy bookshelf - doesn't mean they won't occasionally gob at old ladies (unless it's their mothers of course). PUNKS NOT DAD are carefully dismantling the music scene and storing the pieces somewhere safe. After all - as they say themselves - You never know when it might come in handy. NATTY BO (Ska Cubano) www.skacubano.com On the decks we're delighted to welcome Ska Cubano's Natty Bo back to The Cellar for a third time. London's hippest hepcat and self-styled 'analogue fetishist', The Topcats and Flames Of Rhythm frontman selects from a big crate of original 78s. COUNT SKYLARKIN www.bigteninch.co.uk Remixer, raconteur, disc jockey, gentleman. Count Skylarkin supplies a vintage selection taking in rockabilly, soul, surf, ska and original r&b.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 9pm-3am (arrive early)
Venue: Oxford The Cellar
Price: £5.00
"No need to lock up your daughters..." - The Times PUNKS NOT DAD http://33yearstoolate.moonfruit.com The middle-aged masters of anarchy and destruction, who nevertheless pay careful adherence to the printed manual during the construction of IKEA furniture. They are the only band that truly speaks for a generation... their own. Just because they like to wear Blue Harbour gear - and have a nice sit down after a brisk walk - doesn't mean they're not anarchists at heart! Just because the only remotely rock 'n' roll death they're likely to have is choking on a Sunday lunch roast potato - or having a heart attack whilst assembling an Billy bookshelf - doesn't mean they won't occasionally gob at old ladies (unless it's their mothers of course). PUNKS NOT DAD are carefully dismantling the music scene and storing the pieces somewhere safe. After all - as they say themselves - You never know when it might come in handy. NATTY BO (Ska Cubano) www.skacubano.com On the decks we're delighted to welcome Ska Cubano's Natty Bo back to The Cellar for a third time. London's hippest hepcat and self-styled 'analogue fetishist', The Topcats and Flames Of Rhythm frontman selects from a big crate of original 78s. COUNT SKYLARKIN www.bigteninch.co.uk Remixer, raconteur, disc jockey, gentleman. Count Skylarkin supplies a vintage selection taking in rockabilly, soul, surf, ska and original r&b.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 9pm-3am (arrive early)
Venue: Oxford The Cellar
Price: £5.00
'giddy Up' With The Foghorn Stringband
Old time music, square dancing and djs!!!
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: London Willesden Folk Union
Price: £10.00
Old time music, square dancing and djs!!!
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: London Willesden Folk Union
Price: £10.00
The Sail Pattern
Doors open 8pm The Sail Pattern offer up a raucous broadside of folk, encompassing original songs, plus their own arrangements of shanties and other traditional songs highly recommended! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Doors open 8pm The Sail Pattern offer up a raucous broadside of folk, encompassing original songs, plus their own arrangements of shanties and other traditional songs highly recommended! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
The Sail Pattern
Doors open 8pm The Sail Pattern offer up a raucous broadside of folk, encompassing original songs, plus their own arrangements of shanties and other traditional songs highly recommended! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £4.00
Doors open 8pm The Sail Pattern offer up a raucous broadside of folk, encompassing original songs, plus their own arrangements of shanties and other traditional songs highly recommended! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £4.00
Cultural Collage World Music Festival And Mapz Arts Management Present And There Were Four
A specially commissioned festival performance resulting from a collaboration between Manchester-based vocalist, Emmanuela Machozi Yogele (Beating Wing Orchestra) and Midlands based trio, Village Well (Pritam Singh, Zirak Hamad and Norman Stewart). The resulting compositions reflect the diversity of the musicians involved (DR Congo, India, Iraqi-Kurdistan and the UK).
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Salford Sacred Trinity Church:
Price: £10.00
A specially commissioned festival performance resulting from a collaboration between Manchester-based vocalist, Emmanuela Machozi Yogele (Beating Wing Orchestra) and Midlands based trio, Village Well (Pritam Singh, Zirak Hamad and Norman Stewart). The resulting compositions reflect the diversity of the musicians involved (DR Congo, India, Iraqi-Kurdistan and the UK).
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Salford Sacred Trinity Church:
Price: £10.00
Voxa Olivia Chaney And Macgillivray
DOORS 7:30PM £6.50 ADVANCE ) AND £8 ON THE DOOR VOXA is Olivia Chaney and MacGillivray co-performing for the first time at The Horse Hospital. Horse sweat chandeliers, drowned lovers and neon rivers inhabit the scene evoked by haunting voicings. 'Olivia Chaney has the Midas touch, both as vocalist and as a songwriter of substance.' (Roots Magazine) 'The singer Olivia Chaney, with an exquisite natural purity, warmth and heartfelt intensity, is surely a star in the making.' (The Independent) 'MacGillivray, a performer of otherworldly intensity.' (Iain Sinclair) MacGillivray is a singer of exquisite depth and range, from breathless operatic swoon, lonely as the ocean, to tortured tragic heroine via some wonderful Gaelic incantations.' (Nightshift, Oxford's Music Magazine)
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London Horse Hospital Colonnade
Price: £6.50
DOORS 7:30PM £6.50 ADVANCE ) AND £8 ON THE DOOR VOXA is Olivia Chaney and MacGillivray co-performing for the first time at The Horse Hospital. Horse sweat chandeliers, drowned lovers and neon rivers inhabit the scene evoked by haunting voicings. 'Olivia Chaney has the Midas touch, both as vocalist and as a songwriter of substance.' (Roots Magazine) 'The singer Olivia Chaney, with an exquisite natural purity, warmth and heartfelt intensity, is surely a star in the making.' (The Independent) 'MacGillivray, a performer of otherworldly intensity.' (Iain Sinclair) MacGillivray is a singer of exquisite depth and range, from breathless operatic swoon, lonely as the ocean, to tortured tragic heroine via some wonderful Gaelic incantations.' (Nightshift, Oxford's Music Magazine)
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London Horse Hospital Colonnade
Price: £6.50
Gorgeous George, This Is Laura
Gorgeous George can only be described as one of the most exciting live and recording acts to have emerged from London in recent times. Their original and completely unique blend of Eastern European folk musics with a distinctly youthful South London wisp has been leaving audiences with their jaws dropped for just under a year now. They deliver hillarious tales of frighteningly believable and relative characters that make listening to them feel like one big fly on the wall documentary in a Council Estate, married with a musical skill, knowledge and stage presence which is rarely, if ever, seen in a band so young and new.' North London based band This is Laura is centred around 22-year-olds Kitty Dalton and Sarah Gavin, This is Laura are a velvet-glove take on gypsy folk and brittle blues, a strikingly original third way between the femme grit of PJ Harvey and the cats-cradle perplexities of CocoRosie and A Hawk And A Hacksaw. They can reduce unsuspected men and women to tears by dint of their sea-shanty, tinderbox of soul-fuelled delights. Neil Davenport Time Out Magazine
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Jamboree
Price: £4.50
Gorgeous George can only be described as one of the most exciting live and recording acts to have emerged from London in recent times. Their original and completely unique blend of Eastern European folk musics with a distinctly youthful South London wisp has been leaving audiences with their jaws dropped for just under a year now. They deliver hillarious tales of frighteningly believable and relative characters that make listening to them feel like one big fly on the wall documentary in a Council Estate, married with a musical skill, knowledge and stage presence which is rarely, if ever, seen in a band so young and new.' North London based band This is Laura is centred around 22-year-olds Kitty Dalton and Sarah Gavin, This is Laura are a velvet-glove take on gypsy folk and brittle blues, a strikingly original third way between the femme grit of PJ Harvey and the cats-cradle perplexities of CocoRosie and A Hawk And A Hacksaw. They can reduce unsuspected men and women to tears by dint of their sea-shanty, tinderbox of soul-fuelled delights. Neil Davenport Time Out Magazine
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Jamboree
Price: £4.50
Live @ 215 Presents - Lucy Ward
Lucy Ward began this year by being a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner of the Horizon Award 2012 Having supported many of the top folk artists, including Martin Carthy, Seth Lakeman, Chris Wood, Phil Beer, and The Oysterband. Lucy is now a headline act in her own right at festivals, theatres and clubs all over the country. Her debut album Adelphi Has To Fly was released in June 2011 by Navigator Records. It attracted very positive reviews from Mike Harding, Verity Sharpe The Guardian, Uncut, and Froots Mag. Her single 'For the Dead Men' has gained the approval of Billy Bragg amongst others.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Sheffield Live @ 215
Price: £5.00
Lucy Ward began this year by being a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner of the Horizon Award 2012 Having supported many of the top folk artists, including Martin Carthy, Seth Lakeman, Chris Wood, Phil Beer, and The Oysterband. Lucy is now a headline act in her own right at festivals, theatres and clubs all over the country. Her debut album Adelphi Has To Fly was released in June 2011 by Navigator Records. It attracted very positive reviews from Mike Harding, Verity Sharpe The Guardian, Uncut, and Froots Mag. Her single 'For the Dead Men' has gained the approval of Billy Bragg amongst others.
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Sheffield Live @ 215
Price: £5.00
Chris Wood & Dizraeli
Chris Wood, 2011 BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year, is one of England's most vivid and arresting writers whose music reveals his love for the unofficial history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves tradition with his own contempary parables. In a special collaberative show, Chris teams up with BBC Radio 4 Poetry Slam award winner, rapper and singer Dizraeli. An evening where folk and hip hop collide, this is set to be unforgettable. Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £14.00
Chris Wood, 2011 BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year, is one of England's most vivid and arresting writers whose music reveals his love for the unofficial history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves tradition with his own contempary parables. In a special collaberative show, Chris teams up with BBC Radio 4 Poetry Slam award winner, rapper and singer Dizraeli. An evening where folk and hip hop collide, this is set to be unforgettable. Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £14.00
The Jennifer Crook Band
Jennifer from the South of England is a beautiful woman with a gorgeous voice to match, melodies to put the most experienced songwriters to shame plus she plays electric harp and guitar. With instrumental and vocal support from Bethany Porter(cello) and Mike Cosgrave(keyboard Show starts 8.00pm
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.00PM
Venue: Shaw Playhouse2
Price: £10.00
Jennifer from the South of England is a beautiful woman with a gorgeous voice to match, melodies to put the most experienced songwriters to shame plus she plays electric harp and guitar. With instrumental and vocal support from Bethany Porter(cello) and Mike Cosgrave(keyboard Show starts 8.00pm
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.00PM
Venue: Shaw Playhouse2
Price: £10.00
Davina And The Vagabonds
PLEASE NOTE: WE ABSORB ALL BOOKING FEES - THIS EXPLAINS THE ODD PRICE LISTED HERE! WHEN YOU GET TO THE CHECK OUT, 10% WILL BE ADDED AND, HEY PRESTO, THE FULL TICKET PRICE IS REACHED Imagine a meld of Bessie Smith, Etta James, Alberta Adams and Amy Winehouse and you come close to understanding what Minnesota blues woman Davina Sowers is all about. Sassy and feisty, she's a latter day Memphis Minnie, except this songstress doesn't play guitar, instead accompanying herself on piano in a gin-house style that makes a mockery of her classical training. Davina's sound is firmly based in New Orleans, incorporating blues, swing, jazz, R&B, soul and gospel, while in the upright bass, trombone, trumpet and drums of The Vagabonds, she has a band with the talent and attitude to reflect her idiosyncratic style. Known for their high energy stage performances delivering fresh, original vaudeville blues, the hardest working band in Minneapolis have shared the stage with the likes of Booker T. & MG's, Joe Bonamassa, Pinetop Perkins and Robert Cray.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm, Show 8.00pm
Venue: Selby Town Hall
Price: £10.00
PLEASE NOTE: WE ABSORB ALL BOOKING FEES - THIS EXPLAINS THE ODD PRICE LISTED HERE! WHEN YOU GET TO THE CHECK OUT, 10% WILL BE ADDED AND, HEY PRESTO, THE FULL TICKET PRICE IS REACHED Imagine a meld of Bessie Smith, Etta James, Alberta Adams and Amy Winehouse and you come close to understanding what Minnesota blues woman Davina Sowers is all about. Sassy and feisty, she's a latter day Memphis Minnie, except this songstress doesn't play guitar, instead accompanying herself on piano in a gin-house style that makes a mockery of her classical training. Davina's sound is firmly based in New Orleans, incorporating blues, swing, jazz, R&B, soul and gospel, while in the upright bass, trombone, trumpet and drums of The Vagabonds, she has a band with the talent and attitude to reflect her idiosyncratic style. Known for their high energy stage performances delivering fresh, original vaudeville blues, the hardest working band in Minneapolis have shared the stage with the likes of Booker T. & MG's, Joe Bonamassa, Pinetop Perkins and Robert Cray.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm, Show 8.00pm
Venue: Selby Town Hall
Price: £10.00
Joanna Chapman Smith & Jaron Freeman-fox
Frivolous and playful but sometimes disciplined, soulful and melodically pure with echoes of jazz and eastern European gypsy music. This is an unusual and remarkable young woman who has something special to say. www.joannacs.com
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £5.00
Frivolous and playful but sometimes disciplined, soulful and melodically pure with echoes of jazz and eastern European gypsy music. This is an unusual and remarkable young woman who has something special to say. www.joannacs.com
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £5.00
Robin Williamson
Multi instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, storyteller and founder member of the Incredible String Band.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
Multi instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, storyteller and founder member of the Incredible String Band.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
Old Man Pie
Formed out of a piggery in deepest darkest West Yorkshire, Old Man Pie play naive country, anti-folk and pie music. Influences are many and varied and musical differences are a plenty, but they are united by a pleasure of good melody and lyrical depth.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Glossop Redroom at The Oakwood
Price: £3.00
Formed out of a piggery in deepest darkest West Yorkshire, Old Man Pie play naive country, anti-folk and pie music. Influences are many and varied and musical differences are a plenty, but they are united by a pleasure of good melody and lyrical depth.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Glossop Redroom at The Oakwood
Price: £3.00
Bayou Seco
Ken Keppeler and Jeanie McLerie, aka Bayou Seco, have spent a lifetime soaking up the traditional music of Louisiana, New Mexico and Arizona. Using a simple line up of fiddle, accordion, banjo and guitar they take their audience on a musical odyssey through the American southwest, performing and reinvigorating long forgotten songs and dances with wit, warmth and style. Their love-affair with the folk traditions of the southwest has already lasted thirty years, and it's still going strong.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: Doors 7:30pm On Stage 8:00pm
Venue: Towersey The Three Horseshoes
Price: £8.00
Ken Keppeler and Jeanie McLerie, aka Bayou Seco, have spent a lifetime soaking up the traditional music of Louisiana, New Mexico and Arizona. Using a simple line up of fiddle, accordion, banjo and guitar they take their audience on a musical odyssey through the American southwest, performing and reinvigorating long forgotten songs and dances with wit, warmth and style. Their love-affair with the folk traditions of the southwest has already lasted thirty years, and it's still going strong.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: Doors 7:30pm On Stage 8:00pm
Venue: Towersey The Three Horseshoes
Price: £8.00
Gemma Hayes
We're delighted to be welcoming Ireland's Gemma Hayes to one of Manchester's few Grade I listed buildings: St Ann's Church! It was sheer force of will, and no little talent, that brought Irish singer/songwriter Gemma Hayes her first record deal with French label Source Records, as the singer had spent the best part of half a decade working and performing around the capital's music venues. While her debut EPs were relatively spare and folksy affairs, her label's electro legacy came to bear on subsequent recordings, where Hayes demonstrated a proclivity for chilled electronics and swampy, My Bloody Valentine-style shoegaze effects alongside the subdued melancholy of Joni Mitchell and Neil Young. This cross-genre appeal would see Hayes mentioned regularly alongside female contemporaries Beth Orton and PJ Harvey, and earn her a Mercury Music Prize nomination. In 2001 Hayes released her first EP, entitled 4.35 AM, which along with 2002′s Work to a Calm saw the singer tentatively dip her feet into the world of recording. Interest in the EPs was sufficient to create a buzz for her debut album. Turning down the opportunity of working with the label's preferred producer, Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, Beck), Hayes instead chose to work with Mercury Rev's Dave Fridmann and her then-boyfriend, Dave Odlum (Kíla, the Frames). Fridmann's influence allowed her to realise the shoegaze and noise rock textures that the EPs had only hinted at. The resulting album, Night on my Side, charting at number eight in her home country. It proved a critical success, and it was just edged out by Miss Dynamite in the race for 2003′s Mercury Music Prize. Hayes returned in 2005 and, with the help of Joey Waronker (Beck), self-produced The Roads Don't Love You. Lead single Undercover was co-written with Jellyfish supremo Roger Manning, Jr, piercing the Irish Singles Chart at number 38 and hitting number 60 in the UK, while noted influence Lisa Germano added guest violin to the album. The Roads Don't Love You was an overall more accessible effort than its predecessor, and it reached number 13 in the Irish Album Chart. In late 2006, the now Los Angeles-based Hayes announced that she would work on a third album with Dave Odlum. Released on her own Gemma Hayes Music label, The Hollow of Morning took over a year to create, a torturous process that was more akin to guest producer Kevin Shields (of My Bloody Valentine) than Hayes. Other producers included Bell X1 frontman Paul Noonan and singer-songwriter Joe Chester. The album debuted at number 12 in the Irish Album Charts upon its release in May of 2008. A worldwide release with Nashville label ATC Records followed later that month. Gemma Hayes' much anticipated fourth studio album, Let it Break, will be released on 2 April and is an evolution of Gemma's unique style of music, combining prog rock, folk and electronica. The album is a collaboration with producer David Odlum, and features Paul Noonan of Bell X1 and Ann Scott. Keep Running is the first single to be taken from the album. This special event takes place in the unique setting of St Ann's in St Ann's Square. Consecrated in 1712, the church is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Manchester and is an excellent example of 18th-century English baroque architecture. It was only the second church to be built in the then town after the original 15th-century parish church (now the Cathedral). http://www.gemmahayes.com/ http://www.stannsmanchester.com/ http://www.heymanchester.com/
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester St Ann's Church
Price: £10.00
We're delighted to be welcoming Ireland's Gemma Hayes to one of Manchester's few Grade I listed buildings: St Ann's Church! It was sheer force of will, and no little talent, that brought Irish singer/songwriter Gemma Hayes her first record deal with French label Source Records, as the singer had spent the best part of half a decade working and performing around the capital's music venues. While her debut EPs were relatively spare and folksy affairs, her label's electro legacy came to bear on subsequent recordings, where Hayes demonstrated a proclivity for chilled electronics and swampy, My Bloody Valentine-style shoegaze effects alongside the subdued melancholy of Joni Mitchell and Neil Young. This cross-genre appeal would see Hayes mentioned regularly alongside female contemporaries Beth Orton and PJ Harvey, and earn her a Mercury Music Prize nomination. In 2001 Hayes released her first EP, entitled 4.35 AM, which along with 2002′s Work to a Calm saw the singer tentatively dip her feet into the world of recording. Interest in the EPs was sufficient to create a buzz for her debut album. Turning down the opportunity of working with the label's preferred producer, Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, Beck), Hayes instead chose to work with Mercury Rev's Dave Fridmann and her then-boyfriend, Dave Odlum (Kíla, the Frames). Fridmann's influence allowed her to realise the shoegaze and noise rock textures that the EPs had only hinted at. The resulting album, Night on my Side, charting at number eight in her home country. It proved a critical success, and it was just edged out by Miss Dynamite in the race for 2003′s Mercury Music Prize. Hayes returned in 2005 and, with the help of Joey Waronker (Beck), self-produced The Roads Don't Love You. Lead single Undercover was co-written with Jellyfish supremo Roger Manning, Jr, piercing the Irish Singles Chart at number 38 and hitting number 60 in the UK, while noted influence Lisa Germano added guest violin to the album. The Roads Don't Love You was an overall more accessible effort than its predecessor, and it reached number 13 in the Irish Album Chart. In late 2006, the now Los Angeles-based Hayes announced that she would work on a third album with Dave Odlum. Released on her own Gemma Hayes Music label, The Hollow of Morning took over a year to create, a torturous process that was more akin to guest producer Kevin Shields (of My Bloody Valentine) than Hayes. Other producers included Bell X1 frontman Paul Noonan and singer-songwriter Joe Chester. The album debuted at number 12 in the Irish Album Charts upon its release in May of 2008. A worldwide release with Nashville label ATC Records followed later that month. Gemma Hayes' much anticipated fourth studio album, Let it Break, will be released on 2 April and is an evolution of Gemma's unique style of music, combining prog rock, folk and electronica. The album is a collaboration with producer David Odlum, and features Paul Noonan of Bell X1 and Ann Scott. Keep Running is the first single to be taken from the album. This special event takes place in the unique setting of St Ann's in St Ann's Square. Consecrated in 1712, the church is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Manchester and is an excellent example of 18th-century English baroque architecture. It was only the second church to be built in the then town after the original 15th-century parish church (now the Cathedral). http://www.gemmahayes.com/ http://www.stannsmanchester.com/ http://www.heymanchester.com/
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester St Ann's Church
Price: £10.00
Dan Cassidy Swing Quartet
Dan Cassidy Swing Quartet in association with SaltaireLive Saturday 19 May: 8pm Musicianship runs broad and deep in some families. Dan is the brother of the late Eva Cassidy, in a family where the musical talent was clearly shared around. He leads his quartet with wit, charm and some outstanding violin, as together the foursome deliver hot tunes that capture the effervescent spirit of the swing era all with a little something special from Icelandic guitar sensation Gunnar Hilmarson. Tickets: £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door. http://www.hickmanandcassidy.co.uk
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £10.00
Dan Cassidy Swing Quartet in association with SaltaireLive Saturday 19 May: 8pm Musicianship runs broad and deep in some families. Dan is the brother of the late Eva Cassidy, in a family where the musical talent was clearly shared around. He leads his quartet with wit, charm and some outstanding violin, as together the foursome deliver hot tunes that capture the effervescent spirit of the swing era all with a little something special from Icelandic guitar sensation Gunnar Hilmarson. Tickets: £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door. http://www.hickmanandcassidy.co.uk
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £10.00
Dan Cassidy Swing Quartet
Dan Cassidy Swing Quartet in association with SaltaireLive Saturday 19 May: 8pm Musicianship runs broad and deep in some families. Dan is the brother of the late Eva Cassidy, in a family where the musical talent was clearly shared around. He leads his quartet with wit, charm and some outstanding violin, as together the foursome deliver hot tunes that capture the effervescent spirit of the swing era all with a little something special from Icelandic guitar sensation Gunnar Hilmarson. Tickets: £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door. http://www.hickmanandcassidy.co.uk
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £8.00
Dan Cassidy Swing Quartet in association with SaltaireLive Saturday 19 May: 8pm Musicianship runs broad and deep in some families. Dan is the brother of the late Eva Cassidy, in a family where the musical talent was clearly shared around. He leads his quartet with wit, charm and some outstanding violin, as together the foursome deliver hot tunes that capture the effervescent spirit of the swing era all with a little something special from Icelandic guitar sensation Gunnar Hilmarson. Tickets: £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door. http://www.hickmanandcassidy.co.uk
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £8.00
Foghorn Stringband
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norfolk The Snug Club
Price: £8.00
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norfolk The Snug Club
Price: £8.00
Stackridge
Stackridge reformed in 2007 and are performing, writing and recording again. Their current Album "A Victory For Common Sense" was produced by Chris Hughes who has cast his magic spell over recordings by Robert Plant,Paul McCartney and Tears For Fears. Writers Andy Davis and James Warren also formed the successful duo The Korgis with International Hit Singles including the ever popular "Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime", which was featured on the soundtrack of the Jim Carrey movie "Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind". Their songs have been covered by a variety of artists including Rod Stewart, Beck, Zucchero, Manhattan Transfer and Richard Thompson. Stackridge made their American Television debut to great acclaim on Monday March 14th 2011 on The Craig Ferguson Late Late Show on CBS TV "All is well in the world with Stackridge still making music" Johnnie Walker, BBC Radio 2 A short history Stackridge constantly tour the U.K with new material and songs from their classic 1970's British pop albums: "Stackridge", "Friendliness" and the George Martin produced "The Man in the Bowler Hat" - regarded by many to be George Martin's finest creation outside of his Beatles canon. Elton John signed them to his own Rocket Records and released two more albums "Extravaganza" and "Mr.Mick". Stackridge performed at the first ever Glastonbury Festival, were a favourite band of the late John Peel and were voted fourth in the Melody Maker's Brightest Hope Poll - above Genesis and Wings!
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Stackridge reformed in 2007 and are performing, writing and recording again. Their current Album "A Victory For Common Sense" was produced by Chris Hughes who has cast his magic spell over recordings by Robert Plant,Paul McCartney and Tears For Fears. Writers Andy Davis and James Warren also formed the successful duo The Korgis with International Hit Singles including the ever popular "Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime", which was featured on the soundtrack of the Jim Carrey movie "Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind". Their songs have been covered by a variety of artists including Rod Stewart, Beck, Zucchero, Manhattan Transfer and Richard Thompson. Stackridge made their American Television debut to great acclaim on Monday March 14th 2011 on The Craig Ferguson Late Late Show on CBS TV "All is well in the world with Stackridge still making music" Johnnie Walker, BBC Radio 2 A short history Stackridge constantly tour the U.K with new material and songs from their classic 1970's British pop albums: "Stackridge", "Friendliness" and the George Martin produced "The Man in the Bowler Hat" - regarded by many to be George Martin's finest creation outside of his Beatles canon. Elton John signed them to his own Rocket Records and released two more albums "Extravaganza" and "Mr.Mick". Stackridge performed at the first ever Glastonbury Festival, were a favourite band of the late John Peel and were voted fourth in the Melody Maker's Brightest Hope Poll - above Genesis and Wings!
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Avalonia (irish/arabic)
AVALONIA is a new project from multi-instrumentalist Jacquelyn Hynes and singer-songwriter J Eoin, featuring the stunning vocals of Najma Akhtar. Born out of Jacquelyn's Irish/World music TARABA project in 2007 (Time Out Critics' Choice and Arts Council Award) which also featured Najma and J, AVALONIA will bring you an evening of sinuous vocals, inspiring Celtic melodies and pulsating rhythms. Your heart will sing and your feet will dance!
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: London St Ethelburga's
Price: £7.00
AVALONIA is a new project from multi-instrumentalist Jacquelyn Hynes and singer-songwriter J Eoin, featuring the stunning vocals of Najma Akhtar. Born out of Jacquelyn's Irish/World music TARABA project in 2007 (Time Out Critics' Choice and Arts Council Award) which also featured Najma and J, AVALONIA will bring you an evening of sinuous vocals, inspiring Celtic melodies and pulsating rhythms. Your heart will sing and your feet will dance!
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: London St Ethelburga's
Price: £7.00
Beautiful Strange Presents: Maud In Cahoots + Camille Delean + Ellie Rumbold
Beautiful Strange Presents SATURDAY 19TH MAY at The Gallery Cafe, Bethnal Green, London Maud in Cahoots + Camille Delean + Ellie Rumbold Doors 19:30. Curfew strictly 22:30. Advanced tickets £2.50 Maud in Cahoots - facebook.com/maudincahoots // maudincahoots.com/ Maud Reardon, front woman of alternative pop group Maud in Cahoots, had the audience in the palm of her hands as her sultry, modern soul vocals blended with unique and idiosynchratic melodies played by the fantastic band, which included a tuba, cello, violin and glockenspiel. The exquisite score was imbued with whimsical touches, like Reardon using a siren-emitting loudspeaker as a microphone. This band could end up giving florence's machine a run for their money. Roe McDermott, Hotpress Camille Delean - facebook.com/camilledelean // soundcloud.com/camilledelean Camille Delean very quickly led me to believe that she could settle herself snugly into any point you care to pick from the past thirty or forty years of our folk-musical heritage, which must mean her easy, breezy notes of relaxed country-folk share both at once a timeless element and a quality of contemporary suitability. Once established, surely she's to be cherished as a new gem of our global folk scene? From even just the initial couple of bars of each song does Camille's voice give an instant assurance that it holds the calibre and confidence to stand easily on its own in a solo setting. Yet with the added quality of tasteful backing arrangement the sound of Camille Delean is given the polish it deserves. As timeless as Camille is I'm just glad she's being timeless in our time Ben Sunderland, For Folk's Sake Ellie Rumbold - facebook.com/ellierumboldmusic // soundcloud.com/ellierumbold Ellie Rumbold is serious teenage musician from London who has been playing music for almost her entire life. She says she 'dabbles' at some guitar here and there and 'sings occasionally too', along with excessive tea drinking. I think she's quite incredible and can't wait to have her down to play.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London Gallery Cafe
Price: £2.50
Beautiful Strange Presents SATURDAY 19TH MAY at The Gallery Cafe, Bethnal Green, London Maud in Cahoots + Camille Delean + Ellie Rumbold Doors 19:30. Curfew strictly 22:30. Advanced tickets £2.50 Maud in Cahoots - facebook.com/maudincahoots // maudincahoots.com/ Maud Reardon, front woman of alternative pop group Maud in Cahoots, had the audience in the palm of her hands as her sultry, modern soul vocals blended with unique and idiosynchratic melodies played by the fantastic band, which included a tuba, cello, violin and glockenspiel. The exquisite score was imbued with whimsical touches, like Reardon using a siren-emitting loudspeaker as a microphone. This band could end up giving florence's machine a run for their money. Roe McDermott, Hotpress Camille Delean - facebook.com/camilledelean // soundcloud.com/camilledelean Camille Delean very quickly led me to believe that she could settle herself snugly into any point you care to pick from the past thirty or forty years of our folk-musical heritage, which must mean her easy, breezy notes of relaxed country-folk share both at once a timeless element and a quality of contemporary suitability. Once established, surely she's to be cherished as a new gem of our global folk scene? From even just the initial couple of bars of each song does Camille's voice give an instant assurance that it holds the calibre and confidence to stand easily on its own in a solo setting. Yet with the added quality of tasteful backing arrangement the sound of Camille Delean is given the polish it deserves. As timeless as Camille is I'm just glad she's being timeless in our time Ben Sunderland, For Folk's Sake Ellie Rumbold - facebook.com/ellierumboldmusic // soundcloud.com/ellierumbold Ellie Rumbold is serious teenage musician from London who has been playing music for almost her entire life. She says she 'dabbles' at some guitar here and there and 'sings occasionally too', along with excessive tea drinking. I think she's quite incredible and can't wait to have her down to play.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London Gallery Cafe
Price: £2.50
Cultural Collage World Music Festival Presents: World Music Bus Tour
Come and explore the diverse cultural areas of Greater Manchester with surprise world music guest performances along the way! The tour will be hosted by Manchester Tour Guide, Emma Fox.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: Manchester Coach Stop at Piccadilly Railway Station
Price: £12.50
Come and explore the diverse cultural areas of Greater Manchester with surprise world music guest performances along the way! The tour will be hosted by Manchester Tour Guide, Emma Fox.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: Manchester Coach Stop at Piccadilly Railway Station
Price: £12.50
Cultural Collage World Music Festival: Reggae & African Dance Party/gabbidon: Special Guest: Makadem
The UK's finest Reggae stars meet Africa with Gabbidon (inc ex members of Steel Pulse), Golty Farabeau (Seychelles) and his Jahmadou Band, the Freedom Masses Soundsystem DJs and first UK appearance of Kenyan Benga superstar MAKADEM!
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Manchester Dancehouse Theatre
Price: £15.00
The UK's finest Reggae stars meet Africa with Gabbidon (inc ex members of Steel Pulse), Golty Farabeau (Seychelles) and his Jahmadou Band, the Freedom Masses Soundsystem DJs and first UK appearance of Kenyan Benga superstar MAKADEM!
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Manchester Dancehouse Theatre
Price: £15.00
Gypsy Hotel Saturday 19 May -
GYPSY HOTEL Bourbon Soaked Snake Charmin' Rock'N'Roll Cabaret Saturday 19 May 2012 STARRING! Trans-Siberian March Band - World Beat Brass Oddities! Fancy Chance - Burlesque Terrorist No. 1! Mila & Re-Noir - Saucy Soviet Chansons From Extravagant Moscow Girls! The Long Insiders - Twang'n'Tunes! Dalston Fisting Club - Double Dippin! Tricity Vogue - And Her Ukulele! dj SCRATCHY *Resident Wax-Spinner! - Scratchy has been our resident DJ, compere and musical guidance since the beginning of the club. He has toured the world as a warm up DJ for The Clash, Gogol Bordello, Dr Feelgood, The Urban Voodoo Machine and The Pogues amongst others. Do not ask him to play Madonna! Do check out his weekly radio show though! http://scratchysounds.co.uk/ The Lexington 96 98 Pentonville Road N1 9JB Tel: 0207 837 5371 Tube: Angel/Kings Cross Doors 8pm Show starts 9pm Drinkin' and Dancin' till 4am. Tickets £9.99 in advance/£12 door NO UGG BOOTS! Contact: pr@theurbanvoodoomachine.com "IF YOU HAVE 12 HOURS TO LIVE SPEND IT AT GYPSY HOTEL!" Time Out MORE GYPSY HOTEL EVENTS: Sunday 6 May at The Garage (BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND!) Vive Le Rock and Gypsy Hotel presents: The Grit, Roddy Radiation (The Specials), 999 DJ's Ray Gange, Paul-Ronney Angel plus a host of circus and cabaret stars! (8pm - 2am) Tickets here: http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user?query=search®ion=xxx&category=misc&search=the+grit&x=0&y=0 ***** Tuesday 5 June at Islington Academy THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE + Patti Plinko + dj Scratchy Ages 14+ show - Doors 7pm - 11pm Tickets here: http://www.o2academyislington.co.uk/event/39103/urban-voodoo-machine-tickets/Details ***** Saturday 16 June at The Lexington The Troubadours - Folk Rock Explosion! Fabulous Rusella - And Her Pancake! Buffalo's Wake - Gypsy Punk Orchestra! The Ladykillers - Rockabilly Garage Guys! Billie Rae - Bohemian starlet! John Crampton - Footstomping Blues & Bluegrass! Ria Gruen - dj Scratchy - Resident Wax-Spinner! ************ **GYPSY HOTEL COMPILATION CD** Gypsy Hotel Vol 1 is compiled by our resident wax-spinner dj Scratchy and host Paul-Ronney Angel, Gypsy Hotel Vol 1 features 16 of the finest bands that have played the club including The Urban Voodoo Machine, the Jim Jones Revue, Mama Rosin, Little Victor, Nigel Burch, Trans-Siberian March Band and many more! Released through Gypsy Hotel Records/RSK Entertainment available on CD with a tasty 24 page booklet and Download. Full track listing and order info here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bourbon-Soaked-Charmin-RocknRoll-Cabaret/dp/B0049OQI72/ref=pd_sxp_f_r Read reviews here: http://www.purerawk.com/2011/08/05/album-review-artists-gypsy-hotel/ http://www.eroticreviewmagazine.com/content/gypsy-hotel-volume-1
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8PM-4AM
Venue: London The Lexington
Price: £9.99
GYPSY HOTEL Bourbon Soaked Snake Charmin' Rock'N'Roll Cabaret Saturday 19 May 2012 STARRING! Trans-Siberian March Band - World Beat Brass Oddities! Fancy Chance - Burlesque Terrorist No. 1! Mila & Re-Noir - Saucy Soviet Chansons From Extravagant Moscow Girls! The Long Insiders - Twang'n'Tunes! Dalston Fisting Club - Double Dippin! Tricity Vogue - And Her Ukulele! dj SCRATCHY *Resident Wax-Spinner! - Scratchy has been our resident DJ, compere and musical guidance since the beginning of the club. He has toured the world as a warm up DJ for The Clash, Gogol Bordello, Dr Feelgood, The Urban Voodoo Machine and The Pogues amongst others. Do not ask him to play Madonna! Do check out his weekly radio show though! http://scratchysounds.co.uk/ The Lexington 96 98 Pentonville Road N1 9JB Tel: 0207 837 5371 Tube: Angel/Kings Cross Doors 8pm Show starts 9pm Drinkin' and Dancin' till 4am. Tickets £9.99 in advance/£12 door NO UGG BOOTS! Contact: pr@theurbanvoodoomachine.com "IF YOU HAVE 12 HOURS TO LIVE SPEND IT AT GYPSY HOTEL!" Time Out MORE GYPSY HOTEL EVENTS: Sunday 6 May at The Garage (BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND!) Vive Le Rock and Gypsy Hotel presents: The Grit, Roddy Radiation (The Specials), 999 DJ's Ray Gange, Paul-Ronney Angel plus a host of circus and cabaret stars! (8pm - 2am) Tickets here: http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user?query=search®ion=xxx&category=misc&search=the+grit&x=0&y=0 ***** Tuesday 5 June at Islington Academy THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE + Patti Plinko + dj Scratchy Ages 14+ show - Doors 7pm - 11pm Tickets here: http://www.o2academyislington.co.uk/event/39103/urban-voodoo-machine-tickets/Details ***** Saturday 16 June at The Lexington The Troubadours - Folk Rock Explosion! Fabulous Rusella - And Her Pancake! Buffalo's Wake - Gypsy Punk Orchestra! The Ladykillers - Rockabilly Garage Guys! Billie Rae - Bohemian starlet! John Crampton - Footstomping Blues & Bluegrass! Ria Gruen - dj Scratchy - Resident Wax-Spinner! ************ **GYPSY HOTEL COMPILATION CD** Gypsy Hotel Vol 1 is compiled by our resident wax-spinner dj Scratchy and host Paul-Ronney Angel, Gypsy Hotel Vol 1 features 16 of the finest bands that have played the club including The Urban Voodoo Machine, the Jim Jones Revue, Mama Rosin, Little Victor, Nigel Burch, Trans-Siberian March Band and many more! Released through Gypsy Hotel Records/RSK Entertainment available on CD with a tasty 24 page booklet and Download. Full track listing and order info here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bourbon-Soaked-Charmin-RocknRoll-Cabaret/dp/B0049OQI72/ref=pd_sxp_f_r Read reviews here: http://www.purerawk.com/2011/08/05/album-review-artists-gypsy-hotel/ http://www.eroticreviewmagazine.com/content/gypsy-hotel-volume-1
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 8PM-4AM
Venue: London The Lexington
Price: £9.99
Tom Rodwell & Store House
Rodwell's music is based in hard blues minimalism, but filtered through an improvisatory, no-fixed-arrangements approach. As influences from free improvisation, the Georgia Sea Island singers, calypso and Juju music have filtered into his style, this flexible approach has made his guitar playing harder to categorize, yet more suggestive and resonant for younger, bohemian audiences.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London Jamboree
Price: £4.50
Rodwell's music is based in hard blues minimalism, but filtered through an improvisatory, no-fixed-arrangements approach. As influences from free improvisation, the Georgia Sea Island singers, calypso and Juju music have filtered into his style, this flexible approach has made his guitar playing harder to categorize, yet more suggestive and resonant for younger, bohemian audiences.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London Jamboree
Price: £4.50
The Barcodes Ft Nick Newell
The Barcodes are packed full stars of the British blues scene, having worked with the likes of The Yardbirds, John Mayall, Hubert Sumlin, Peter Green, Lowell Fulson, Paul Jones (the list goes on!). They have a cool, jazzy, irresistable sound that has taken them all over the UK and Europe headlining bills as well as supporting some of the greats of blues and jazz. They will be joined by Nick Newall (from Zoot Money's Big Roll Band) on sax and flute.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Deal The Astor Theatre
Price: £8.00
The Barcodes are packed full stars of the British blues scene, having worked with the likes of The Yardbirds, John Mayall, Hubert Sumlin, Peter Green, Lowell Fulson, Paul Jones (the list goes on!). They have a cool, jazzy, irresistable sound that has taken them all over the UK and Europe headlining bills as well as supporting some of the greats of blues and jazz. They will be joined by Nick Newall (from Zoot Money's Big Roll Band) on sax and flute.
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Deal The Astor Theatre
Price: £8.00
Green Note Presents... Good Lovelies
Funny and upbeat, with just a pinch of sass, the Good Lovelies' textbook three-part harmonies, constant instrument swapping and witty on-stage banter have enlivened the folk music landscape since they joined forces in 2006. "Let the Rain Fall", their third full-length album, is an ode to camaraderie. With equal parts city and country, highway and home, wistfulness and sass, the Good Lovelies' good humour and self-assurance shines through. The album, like the Good Lovelies, has a universal appeal, sure to please not just their fellow Canadians, but those south of the border and across the pond too.
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: Doors @ 7.30pm. Music from 8.30pm
Venue: London Underbelly
Price: £10.00
Funny and upbeat, with just a pinch of sass, the Good Lovelies' textbook three-part harmonies, constant instrument swapping and witty on-stage banter have enlivened the folk music landscape since they joined forces in 2006. "Let the Rain Fall", their third full-length album, is an ode to camaraderie. With equal parts city and country, highway and home, wistfulness and sass, the Good Lovelies' good humour and self-assurance shines through. The album, like the Good Lovelies, has a universal appeal, sure to please not just their fellow Canadians, but those south of the border and across the pond too.
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: Doors @ 7.30pm. Music from 8.30pm
Venue: London Underbelly
Price: £10.00
Skyhook
Cath, Martin and Eoin play traditional material from these Isles and Cape Breton with flair and panache. Twin fiddles, bouzouki and voice. Stage presence is disarming, music is breathtaking and theirs is a popular return visit with the quality controls set high!
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: From 7pm, with msuic from 8pm
Venue: Southport Park Golf Club
Price: £6.00
Cath, Martin and Eoin play traditional material from these Isles and Cape Breton with flair and panache. Twin fiddles, bouzouki and voice. Stage presence is disarming, music is breathtaking and theirs is a popular return visit with the quality controls set high!
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: From 7pm, with msuic from 8pm
Venue: Southport Park Golf Club
Price: £6.00
Martyn Joseph
Martyn Joseph is a singer-songwriter from South Wales who has won fans and followers far and wide. He found mainstream acclaim with three chart singles in the early 90s, taken from his Sony album Being There: 'Dolphins Make Me Cry', 'Working Mother' and 'Please Sir'. Having toured and appeared with artists including Suzanne Vega, Joan Armatrading, Jools Holland and Art Garfunkel, Martyn Joseph's position as a singer-songer of enduring talent seems assured. "Really what I do is try and write songs that might make a difference," says Martyn of his work. Hailed by occasional writing partner Tom Robinson as "one of the most charismatic and electrifying performers in Britain today", his songs often use lyrical narrative forms to speak to his audience on subjects ranging from social injustice to the joys and pains of love. In this he follows a line of social commentators in song ranging from Woody Guthrie to Bruce Springsteen.
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £14.00
Martyn Joseph is a singer-songwriter from South Wales who has won fans and followers far and wide. He found mainstream acclaim with three chart singles in the early 90s, taken from his Sony album Being There: 'Dolphins Make Me Cry', 'Working Mother' and 'Please Sir'. Having toured and appeared with artists including Suzanne Vega, Joan Armatrading, Jools Holland and Art Garfunkel, Martyn Joseph's position as a singer-songer of enduring talent seems assured. "Really what I do is try and write songs that might make a difference," says Martyn of his work. Hailed by occasional writing partner Tom Robinson as "one of the most charismatic and electrifying performers in Britain today", his songs often use lyrical narrative forms to speak to his audience on subjects ranging from social injustice to the joys and pains of love. In this he follows a line of social commentators in song ranging from Woody Guthrie to Bruce Springsteen.
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £14.00
Foghorn Stringband
Ass Kickin' Stringband Music from Portland, Oregon, USA.
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: Doors 7:30pm On Stage 8:00pm
Venue: Towersey The Three Horseshoes
Price: £8.00
Ass Kickin' Stringband Music from Portland, Oregon, USA.
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: Doors 7:30pm On Stage 8:00pm
Venue: Towersey The Three Horseshoes
Price: £8.00
Red Shoes
Championed by Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention, songwriters Carolyn & Mark Evans draw on English folk roots and Americana to create their unique sound. They have now embraced the talents of Tony Kelsey (The Move) on guitar & mandolin, plus percussionist Bert Priest. Red Shoes critically acclaimed album Ring Around The Land features Celtic Moon, recently recorded by Fairport Convention on their album Festival Bell. Red Shoes definitely have the WOW factor! (Banbury Folk) Sandy Denny-era Fairports and the contemporary American country-folk of Lucinda Williams sewn together neatly in these well crafted songs (SHINDIG) The Angels want to hear these Red Shoes (Maverick).
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8.00pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £6.00
Championed by Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention, songwriters Carolyn & Mark Evans draw on English folk roots and Americana to create their unique sound. They have now embraced the talents of Tony Kelsey (The Move) on guitar & mandolin, plus percussionist Bert Priest. Red Shoes critically acclaimed album Ring Around The Land features Celtic Moon, recently recorded by Fairport Convention on their album Festival Bell. Red Shoes definitely have the WOW factor! (Banbury Folk) Sandy Denny-era Fairports and the contemporary American country-folk of Lucinda Williams sewn together neatly in these well crafted songs (SHINDIG) The Angels want to hear these Red Shoes (Maverick).
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8.00pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £6.00
Bill Sheffield And Dave Saunders
A welcome return for the big bluesman from the USA.
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
A welcome return for the big bluesman from the USA.
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
Amira Kheir
Hailed as 'The Diva of the Sudanese Desert' (Journal du Mali) Sudanese-Italian singer Amira Kheir is creating a sound that is inspired by traditional Sudanese singing and instrumentation, and blended with elements of Jazz, Soul, East and West African as well as Middle Eastern music. The result is a unique amalgamation of arrangements that give tasters of Sudan's rich musical and cultural heritage whilst being reflective of our ever-merging world. Originally from Sudan but having lived in Italy for many years and now residing in London, Amira draws from her own multicultural background to create music that explores themes of home, belonging and transcendental spirituality. Her music is evocative of Northern Sudan's desert landscape and celebrative of its ancient culture and multitude realities, but rooted in a compelling call to come together irrespectively of our backgrounds to share our single human journey. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Hailed as 'The Diva of the Sudanese Desert' (Journal du Mali) Sudanese-Italian singer Amira Kheir is creating a sound that is inspired by traditional Sudanese singing and instrumentation, and blended with elements of Jazz, Soul, East and West African as well as Middle Eastern music. The result is a unique amalgamation of arrangements that give tasters of Sudan's rich musical and cultural heritage whilst being reflective of our ever-merging world. Originally from Sudan but having lived in Italy for many years and now residing in London, Amira draws from her own multicultural background to create music that explores themes of home, belonging and transcendental spirituality. Her music is evocative of Northern Sudan's desert landscape and celebrative of its ancient culture and multitude realities, but rooted in a compelling call to come together irrespectively of our backgrounds to share our single human journey. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Martyn Joseph 3pm 'why I Write' Talk + 8pm Concert
This is a discount offer for people who would like to attend both our Martyn Joseph events on May 20th. Existing £14 concert ticket holders please email TwickFolk at BtInternet.com We will then send you a secret ticket link so you can also get the discounted total price of £25
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: 2.45 and 8pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £25.00
This is a discount offer for people who would like to attend both our Martyn Joseph events on May 20th. Existing £14 concert ticket holders please email TwickFolk at BtInternet.com We will then send you a secret ticket link so you can also get the discounted total price of £25
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: 2.45 and 8pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £25.00
Ian Siegal Solo
doors open at 8pm. Sets are 9pm - 10pm, 10.30pm - 11.30pm A return home for this musical genius.
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: London Ain't Nothin' But...Blues Bar
Price: £8.50
doors open at 8pm. Sets are 9pm - 10pm, 10.30pm - 11.30pm A return home for this musical genius.
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: London Ain't Nothin' But...Blues Bar
Price: £8.50
Kevin Dempsey & Rosie Carson
Doors open 8pm Guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Kevin Dempsey is an icon of British Folk Music. For this performance he is joined by the brilliant Irish-American fiddler and singer Rosie Carson. Rosie's playing combines lyricism with dexterity and her voice is captivatingly beautiful. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Doors open 8pm Guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Kevin Dempsey is an icon of British Folk Music. For this performance he is joined by the brilliant Irish-American fiddler and singer Rosie Carson. Rosie's playing combines lyricism with dexterity and her voice is captivatingly beautiful. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Kevin Dempsey & Rosie Carson
Doors open 8pm Guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Kevin Dempsey is an icon of British Folk Music. For this performance he is joined by the brilliant Irish-American fiddler and singer Rosie Carson. Rosie's playing combines lyricism with dexterity and her voice is captivatingly beautiful. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £5.00
Doors open 8pm Guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Kevin Dempsey is an icon of British Folk Music. For this performance he is joined by the brilliant Irish-American fiddler and singer Rosie Carson. Rosie's playing combines lyricism with dexterity and her voice is captivatingly beautiful. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £5.00
Al Parrish
Al Parrish grew up in Toronto singing in church choirs and playing tuba in the high school band. A friend convinced him to join an after-school rock band by saying, "You play tuba, you could play bass," . So he did. His musical experience covers everything from pop, country, bluegrass, rockabilly, and rock & roll to heavy metal. In 1989 that repertoire grew to include folk/roots when he and three friends created Brean Derg Muc, a Toronto-based, pseudo-Irish band that took the Ontario folk festival scene by storm and saw two years of brilliant success. Al's fondness for folk music outlasted the band, and after several years of freelancing with October Browne, Kirk Elliot, Aaron Solomon, Cape Breton singer/songwriter David Stone and many others, he was invited to join Tanglefoot and began playing with the band in January 1994. His arrival brought about a major infusion of energy for which Tanglefoot became known. Al plays a Lou Currah double bass nicknamed "The Beautiful Joe". Since Tanglefoot's last UK tour and their final farewell concert at the end of 2009, Al hasn't been sitting still, he's been working on his solo repertoire including some of his own newly written songs, a new CD and getting out there gigging. Not only does he play his beloved hand-built stand-up bass, but he also plays acoustic guitar... and sings, of course. What to expect from an evening with Al Parrish: bags of stage presence for starters, a few tall stories, fabulous singing, good humour, some Tanglefoot songs, of course, but also a wide repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs from 'MacCrimmon's Lament' (in Gaelic) to 'When the Bass Players Took Over the World' via 'White Squall' , 'Fall Down Like the Rain' and Stephen Foster's 'Hard Times' with additional verses by Al. www.alparrish.ca
Date: Mon, 21 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Al Parrish grew up in Toronto singing in church choirs and playing tuba in the high school band. A friend convinced him to join an after-school rock band by saying, "You play tuba, you could play bass," . So he did. His musical experience covers everything from pop, country, bluegrass, rockabilly, and rock & roll to heavy metal. In 1989 that repertoire grew to include folk/roots when he and three friends created Brean Derg Muc, a Toronto-based, pseudo-Irish band that took the Ontario folk festival scene by storm and saw two years of brilliant success. Al's fondness for folk music outlasted the band, and after several years of freelancing with October Browne, Kirk Elliot, Aaron Solomon, Cape Breton singer/songwriter David Stone and many others, he was invited to join Tanglefoot and began playing with the band in January 1994. His arrival brought about a major infusion of energy for which Tanglefoot became known. Al plays a Lou Currah double bass nicknamed "The Beautiful Joe". Since Tanglefoot's last UK tour and their final farewell concert at the end of 2009, Al hasn't been sitting still, he's been working on his solo repertoire including some of his own newly written songs, a new CD and getting out there gigging. Not only does he play his beloved hand-built stand-up bass, but he also plays acoustic guitar... and sings, of course. What to expect from an evening with Al Parrish: bags of stage presence for starters, a few tall stories, fabulous singing, good humour, some Tanglefoot songs, of course, but also a wide repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs from 'MacCrimmon's Lament' (in Gaelic) to 'When the Bass Players Took Over the World' via 'White Squall' , 'Fall Down Like the Rain' and Stephen Foster's 'Hard Times' with additional verses by Al. www.alparrish.ca
Date: Mon, 21 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Joanna Chapman-smith & Jaron Freeman Fox
Joanna has already toured many times around the world performing her music. When alone on stage, or when joined by one or more international accompanists, she draws on her love of storytelling and cabaret to charm unassuming crowds into a complete world, that questions right and wrong, mind and body, permanence and impermanence. http://www.joannacs.com
Date: Mon, 21 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £5.00
Joanna has already toured many times around the world performing her music. When alone on stage, or when joined by one or more international accompanists, she draws on her love of storytelling and cabaret to charm unassuming crowds into a complete world, that questions right and wrong, mind and body, permanence and impermanence. http://www.joannacs.com
Date: Mon, 21 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £5.00
Clive Gregson
Born and raised in Manchester and now based in the USA, Clive Gregson is an accomplished singer, musician and record producer of world-renown. Mary Chapin Carpenter named him as one of her favourite songwriters. Melody Maker described his band Any Trouble as the most exciting new rock 'n' roll group since The Pretenders and appears in Guitar Player's 1000 great guitarists. He's one of the most respected songwriters of his time with a steady stream of stunning albums throughout his career and his songs recorded by a host of contemporaries. In 1985, he formed the groundbreaking partnership with Christine Collister and has toured with Richard Thompson, Eddi Reader, Boo Hewerdine, Nanci Griffith and Dennis Locorriere. "Gregson is a powerful and vital force in contemporary music."(Folk Roots). "the state of the art in British folk-rock"(Rolling Stone).
Date: Mon, 21 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8.00pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £8.00
Born and raised in Manchester and now based in the USA, Clive Gregson is an accomplished singer, musician and record producer of world-renown. Mary Chapin Carpenter named him as one of her favourite songwriters. Melody Maker described his band Any Trouble as the most exciting new rock 'n' roll group since The Pretenders and appears in Guitar Player's 1000 great guitarists. He's one of the most respected songwriters of his time with a steady stream of stunning albums throughout his career and his songs recorded by a host of contemporaries. In 1985, he formed the groundbreaking partnership with Christine Collister and has toured with Richard Thompson, Eddi Reader, Boo Hewerdine, Nanci Griffith and Dennis Locorriere. "Gregson is a powerful and vital force in contemporary music."(Folk Roots). "the state of the art in British folk-rock"(Rolling Stone).
Date: Mon, 21 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8.00pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £8.00
Crown Street
Date: Mon, 21 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £8.00
Date: Mon, 21 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £8.00
Crown Street
Date: Mon, 21 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £6.00
Date: Mon, 21 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £6.00
Tim Edey & Brendan Power
Winner of Best Duo & Musician of the Year (Tim Edey) BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 It's Folk Jim, but not as we know it! Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 "Tim Edey and Brendan Power were the buzz of Celtic Colours 2010! Their sheer virtuosity and the genuine joy with which they deliver their music invariably resulted in standing ovations." Joella Foulds, Celtic Colours Festival Director, Cape Breton Adventurous creative players are drawn to each other, and the first time Tim and Brendan met the musical sparks flew! The magic erupted whenever they played, so they finally decided to resist the urge no longer and get serious as a performance duo. Tim Edey is one of the finest multi-instrumental players of his generation in the worldwide Celtic music scene. A virtuoso on both acoustic guitar and button accordion, Tim's incredible musical ear and total technical command allows him to play the most demanding instrumentals and improvise freely in any style you throw at him. His great gifts have led to touring/recording with Sharon Shannon, Lunasa, Michael McGoldrick, Seamus Begley, Mary Black, Altan and Capercaillie - to name a few. Tim has released four solo albums and had his compositions recorded by Sharon Shannon and other respected Celtic artists. UK based Kiwi harmonica player and composer Brendan Power is acknowledged by many as one of the most versatile and creative harp players around today. He has recorded with the likes of Kate Bush, Sting, Van Morrison, Paul Young, James Galway, John Williams, Paul Brady, Altan, and Artie McGlynn. A fluent improviser in jazz/blues/pop styles, Brendan is also an expert player of Irish traditional music, winning the All Ireland title in 1994. He has recorded 15 solo CDs and works for Suzuki Musical Instrument Corp as their International Harmonica Specialist. He sings and composes original songs, and often throws in some nifty beatboxing too. The duo's powerful blend of passion and virtuosity is infectious. What sets them apart from most folk/Celtic acts is their free-wheeling approach to live performance. Tim and Brendan love to improvise, which means that every time they do a piece it sounds different & fresh. It's that sheer mad spontaneity which unfailingly captures audiences everywhere! PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm. Pls see GreenNote.co.uk for start time. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you. THE KITCHEN WILL BE CLOSED TONIGHT.
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Winner of Best Duo & Musician of the Year (Tim Edey) BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 It's Folk Jim, but not as we know it! Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 "Tim Edey and Brendan Power were the buzz of Celtic Colours 2010! Their sheer virtuosity and the genuine joy with which they deliver their music invariably resulted in standing ovations." Joella Foulds, Celtic Colours Festival Director, Cape Breton Adventurous creative players are drawn to each other, and the first time Tim and Brendan met the musical sparks flew! The magic erupted whenever they played, so they finally decided to resist the urge no longer and get serious as a performance duo. Tim Edey is one of the finest multi-instrumental players of his generation in the worldwide Celtic music scene. A virtuoso on both acoustic guitar and button accordion, Tim's incredible musical ear and total technical command allows him to play the most demanding instrumentals and improvise freely in any style you throw at him. His great gifts have led to touring/recording with Sharon Shannon, Lunasa, Michael McGoldrick, Seamus Begley, Mary Black, Altan and Capercaillie - to name a few. Tim has released four solo albums and had his compositions recorded by Sharon Shannon and other respected Celtic artists. UK based Kiwi harmonica player and composer Brendan Power is acknowledged by many as one of the most versatile and creative harp players around today. He has recorded with the likes of Kate Bush, Sting, Van Morrison, Paul Young, James Galway, John Williams, Paul Brady, Altan, and Artie McGlynn. A fluent improviser in jazz/blues/pop styles, Brendan is also an expert player of Irish traditional music, winning the All Ireland title in 1994. He has recorded 15 solo CDs and works for Suzuki Musical Instrument Corp as their International Harmonica Specialist. He sings and composes original songs, and often throws in some nifty beatboxing too. The duo's powerful blend of passion and virtuosity is infectious. What sets them apart from most folk/Celtic acts is their free-wheeling approach to live performance. Tim and Brendan love to improvise, which means that every time they do a piece it sounds different & fresh. It's that sheer mad spontaneity which unfailingly captures audiences everywhere! PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm. Pls see GreenNote.co.uk for start time. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you. THE KITCHEN WILL BE CLOSED TONIGHT.
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Krystle Warren
Warren's voice is an extraordinary instrument, murmuring with tenderness at times, growling with intensity at others. It vividly recalls Nina Simone in its depth and smokiness, as well as John Martyn and Buckley in terms of virtuosic variety. Guardian Krystle Warren honed her distinctive musical style busking on the streets of New York and Paris. She's since played a string of sell-out shows across the globe, garnering a raft of critical acclaim and an ever-growing international following. The last twelve months have seen her on the Nick Drake Way To Blue tour, at the Kate McGarrigle tribute shows in London and New York and on the road with Joan as Policewoman. She returns to a more intimate setting in May, to perform from her latest release, Love Songs: A Time To Embrace, out now on Proper Note. Warren's talents are extraordinary. She's the real deal. The Observer
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London Dingwalls
Price: £15.00
Warren's voice is an extraordinary instrument, murmuring with tenderness at times, growling with intensity at others. It vividly recalls Nina Simone in its depth and smokiness, as well as John Martyn and Buckley in terms of virtuosic variety. Guardian Krystle Warren honed her distinctive musical style busking on the streets of New York and Paris. She's since played a string of sell-out shows across the globe, garnering a raft of critical acclaim and an ever-growing international following. The last twelve months have seen her on the Nick Drake Way To Blue tour, at the Kate McGarrigle tribute shows in London and New York and on the road with Joan as Policewoman. She returns to a more intimate setting in May, to perform from her latest release, Love Songs: A Time To Embrace, out now on Proper Note. Warren's talents are extraordinary. She's the real deal. The Observer
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London Dingwalls
Price: £15.00
Whitehorse (luke Doucet & Melissa Mcclelland)
Six Shooter Records' Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet tie the musical knot with the debut of their new band, Whitehorse, marrying their talent and chemistry on a stage as a smoldering duo. Gutsy and resolute in their pursuits of sound and substance. Luke and Melissa's fusion of the personal and professional brings to mind the road-tested romance of Johnny and June. Individually, Luke and Melissa have been recognized with awards and nominations from the Juno Awards, the Canadian Folk Music Awards, the Hamilton Music Awards, the Independent Music Awards and the Polaris Prize. Together, Luke and Melissa create music that cascades forth, rushing like currents fluid and electric. More than the sum of considerable talents, Whitehorse showcases the rarity of true give and take in partnership, uniting falcon with songbird to dramatic effect.
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Wakefield Henry Boons Yard Bar
Price: £7.00
Six Shooter Records' Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet tie the musical knot with the debut of their new band, Whitehorse, marrying their talent and chemistry on a stage as a smoldering duo. Gutsy and resolute in their pursuits of sound and substance. Luke and Melissa's fusion of the personal and professional brings to mind the road-tested romance of Johnny and June. Individually, Luke and Melissa have been recognized with awards and nominations from the Juno Awards, the Canadian Folk Music Awards, the Hamilton Music Awards, the Independent Music Awards and the Polaris Prize. Together, Luke and Melissa create music that cascades forth, rushing like currents fluid and electric. More than the sum of considerable talents, Whitehorse showcases the rarity of true give and take in partnership, uniting falcon with songbird to dramatic effect.
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Wakefield Henry Boons Yard Bar
Price: £7.00
Eliza Carthy & Friends Launch "wayward Daughter: An Official Biography Of Eliza Carthy"
Come and join us on 22 May at The Greystones for a unique event to launch "Wayward Daughter: An Official Biography Of Eliza Carthy", written by longtime fan Sophie Parkes. Eliza will be signing copies, answering fans' questions as well as singing and playing with some very special guests, including her former Ratcatchers band mate, Jon Boden, Saul Rose and the Bar Steward Sons Of Val Doonican. Tom Wright will be working the decks. It's the kind of night where anything could, and probably will, happen. The book will retail for £12.99 but is available for only £10.00 on the night. Admission: £14.00. Please note earlier than usual door time of 7.00pm. Concert Starts at 7.30pm 'Eliza is a genuine phenomenon, a bit of a one-off really' - Mark Radcliffe from his foreword to Wayward Daughter. PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL BE A STANDING ONLY GIG!
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £14.00
Come and join us on 22 May at The Greystones for a unique event to launch "Wayward Daughter: An Official Biography Of Eliza Carthy", written by longtime fan Sophie Parkes. Eliza will be signing copies, answering fans' questions as well as singing and playing with some very special guests, including her former Ratcatchers band mate, Jon Boden, Saul Rose and the Bar Steward Sons Of Val Doonican. Tom Wright will be working the decks. It's the kind of night where anything could, and probably will, happen. The book will retail for £12.99 but is available for only £10.00 on the night. Admission: £14.00. Please note earlier than usual door time of 7.00pm. Concert Starts at 7.30pm 'Eliza is a genuine phenomenon, a bit of a one-off really' - Mark Radcliffe from his foreword to Wayward Daughter. PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL BE A STANDING ONLY GIG!
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £14.00
Cleo T + Louise Le May
Folkwit Records presents Cleo T + Louise Le May + Jude Cowan An evening of eclectic music of the highest order from internationally renowned cult indie label, Folkwit Records: Parisian songbird, Cleo T is in the UK to promote the release of her debut album Songs of Gold and Shadow produced by John Parish (PJ Harvey) "diaphanous and ethereal balladsfolk compositions treated in the spirit of cabaret. - Rock & Folk, France, "...a wild side that contrasts with sweetness, while remaining deeply sensitive and melodic." - Rock'n'France Louise Le May is an extraordinary talent a singer-songwriter from Hackney who has made quite an impact with her unique voice and songs ..exquisite and beguiling. **** Rock'n'Reel, Exquisitesuch a refreshingly original sound - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music, ...absolutely beautiful and haunting songs - Jonathan Coe, "...the steady delivery of Judee Sill, but the harmonic flavour of Kate Bush or Robert Wyatt. - Sean O'Hagan (High Llamas) Artist, poet and musician Jude Cowan will also be performing a selection of songs and poetry.
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: London Sebright Arms
Price: £5.00
Folkwit Records presents Cleo T + Louise Le May + Jude Cowan An evening of eclectic music of the highest order from internationally renowned cult indie label, Folkwit Records: Parisian songbird, Cleo T is in the UK to promote the release of her debut album Songs of Gold and Shadow produced by John Parish (PJ Harvey) "diaphanous and ethereal balladsfolk compositions treated in the spirit of cabaret. - Rock & Folk, France, "...a wild side that contrasts with sweetness, while remaining deeply sensitive and melodic." - Rock'n'France Louise Le May is an extraordinary talent a singer-songwriter from Hackney who has made quite an impact with her unique voice and songs ..exquisite and beguiling. **** Rock'n'Reel, Exquisitesuch a refreshingly original sound - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music, ...absolutely beautiful and haunting songs - Jonathan Coe, "...the steady delivery of Judee Sill, but the harmonic flavour of Kate Bush or Robert Wyatt. - Sean O'Hagan (High Llamas) Artist, poet and musician Jude Cowan will also be performing a selection of songs and poetry.
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: London Sebright Arms
Price: £5.00
Chris & Kellie While
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Birmingham The Red Lion Kings Heath
Price: £12.00
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Birmingham The Red Lion Kings Heath
Price: £12.00
The London Lasses & Pete Quinn, With Special Guest Lorraine Jordan
THIS SHOW IS BEING HELD AT OUR ALTERNATIVE HOME FOR THE EVENING, GREEN NOTE at THE OLD QUEENS HEAD: The Old Queen's Head 44 Essex Road London N1 8LN "Irish music in all its splendour The Irish Post Described by Irish Music Magazine as one of the best bands on the scene today, the traditional Irish group The London Lasses and Pete Quinn have released four critically acclaimed albums: * By Night & By Day (2010) :: Get this spectacular piece of musical, trad business. Marvelous Irish American News * Enchanted Lady (2007) :: a well-balanced helping of first-class Irish music Irish Music Magazine * Track Across the Deep (2003) :: The London Lasses and Pete Quinn's emergence is vitally important, acknowledging a forgotten voice in Irish music and rebirthing it magnificently fRoots * The London Lasses and Pete Quinn (2000) :: One of the most remarkable releases of 2000a fabulously vibrant debut The Rough Guide to Irish Music Released in 2010 to celebrate the band's 10th anniversary, By Night & By Day features an exciting new line-up with the addition of flute player Elma McElligott and vocalist/harper Brona McVittie. The album delves into a wealth of traditional material from all over Ireland, including songs in Irish and English, plus the full gamut of Irish dance tunes, from the venerably ancient to the newly composed. The London Lasses and Pete Quinn have toured Germany with the St Patrick's Day Celebration Festival, performed the first ever ceilidh in the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms, and played at Ireland's longest running folk festival, Ballyshannon. They have brought their unique sound to some of the world's most prestigious festivals and concert halls including Cambridge Folk Festival, the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Glastonbury, Philadelphia Irish Festival and Sidmouth International Festival. In addition to featuring on the 3-CD box set Beginner's Guide to Ireland (Nascente, 2005), the band has appeared on UK and Irish TV including Backstage (BBC Choice), Ardán and Geantraí (TG4), plus a memorable turn on EastEnders (BBC1). PLEASE NOTE: The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. If you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: Doors @ 7.30pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London The Old Queen's Head
Price: £12.00
THIS SHOW IS BEING HELD AT OUR ALTERNATIVE HOME FOR THE EVENING, GREEN NOTE at THE OLD QUEENS HEAD: The Old Queen's Head 44 Essex Road London N1 8LN "Irish music in all its splendour The Irish Post Described by Irish Music Magazine as one of the best bands on the scene today, the traditional Irish group The London Lasses and Pete Quinn have released four critically acclaimed albums: * By Night & By Day (2010) :: Get this spectacular piece of musical, trad business. Marvelous Irish American News * Enchanted Lady (2007) :: a well-balanced helping of first-class Irish music Irish Music Magazine * Track Across the Deep (2003) :: The London Lasses and Pete Quinn's emergence is vitally important, acknowledging a forgotten voice in Irish music and rebirthing it magnificently fRoots * The London Lasses and Pete Quinn (2000) :: One of the most remarkable releases of 2000a fabulously vibrant debut The Rough Guide to Irish Music Released in 2010 to celebrate the band's 10th anniversary, By Night & By Day features an exciting new line-up with the addition of flute player Elma McElligott and vocalist/harper Brona McVittie. The album delves into a wealth of traditional material from all over Ireland, including songs in Irish and English, plus the full gamut of Irish dance tunes, from the venerably ancient to the newly composed. The London Lasses and Pete Quinn have toured Germany with the St Patrick's Day Celebration Festival, performed the first ever ceilidh in the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms, and played at Ireland's longest running folk festival, Ballyshannon. They have brought their unique sound to some of the world's most prestigious festivals and concert halls including Cambridge Folk Festival, the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Glastonbury, Philadelphia Irish Festival and Sidmouth International Festival. In addition to featuring on the 3-CD box set Beginner's Guide to Ireland (Nascente, 2005), the band has appeared on UK and Irish TV including Backstage (BBC Choice), Ardán and Geantraí (TG4), plus a memorable turn on EastEnders (BBC1). PLEASE NOTE: The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. If you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: Doors @ 7.30pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London The Old Queen's Head
Price: £12.00
Good Lovelies
Canadian Folk Awards Winners & nominated for Juno Awards 2012 we are so delighted to host a gig for the Good Lovelies! Funny and upbeat, with just a pinch of sass, the Good Lovelies' textbook three-part harmonies, constant instrument swapping and witty on-stage banter have enlivened the folk music landscape since they joined forces in 2006 Union's own sweetheart of the local folk scene Zoe Brownrigg is thrilled to be supporting the lovelies. With her debut EP Zoe has been getting rave reviews and recognition.
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lewes Elephant and Castle
Price: £8.00
Canadian Folk Awards Winners & nominated for Juno Awards 2012 we are so delighted to host a gig for the Good Lovelies! Funny and upbeat, with just a pinch of sass, the Good Lovelies' textbook three-part harmonies, constant instrument swapping and witty on-stage banter have enlivened the folk music landscape since they joined forces in 2006 Union's own sweetheart of the local folk scene Zoe Brownrigg is thrilled to be supporting the lovelies. With her debut EP Zoe has been getting rave reviews and recognition.
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lewes Elephant and Castle
Price: £8.00
Good Lovelies
Canadian Folk Awards Winners & nominated for Juno Awards 2012 we are so delighted to host a gig for the Good Lovelies! Funny and upbeat, with just a pinch of sass, the Good Lovelies' textbook three-part harmonies, constant instrument swapping and witty on-stage banter have enlivened the folk music landscape since they joined forces in 2006 Union's own sweetheart of the local folk scene Zoe Brownrigg is thrilled to be supporting the lovelies. With her debut EP Zoe has been getting rave reviews and recognition.
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lewes Elephant and Castle
Price: £6.00
Canadian Folk Awards Winners & nominated for Juno Awards 2012 we are so delighted to host a gig for the Good Lovelies! Funny and upbeat, with just a pinch of sass, the Good Lovelies' textbook three-part harmonies, constant instrument swapping and witty on-stage banter have enlivened the folk music landscape since they joined forces in 2006 Union's own sweetheart of the local folk scene Zoe Brownrigg is thrilled to be supporting the lovelies. With her debut EP Zoe has been getting rave reviews and recognition.
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lewes Elephant and Castle
Price: £6.00
Trio Tekke
Neo-Rembetika group Trio Tekke has surged onto the scene in the past few years with their experimental approach to the 'Greek blues' and with their own distinctive compositions. Their first release Ta Reggetika (2009) earned them an underground cult status, with its grainy sound and infectious groove. Their second album, Samas (2011), is receiving great praise in UK and European press. beautifully played and highly recommended. Songlines PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Neo-Rembetika group Trio Tekke has surged onto the scene in the past few years with their experimental approach to the 'Greek blues' and with their own distinctive compositions. Their first release Ta Reggetika (2009) earned them an underground cult status, with its grainy sound and infectious groove. Their second album, Samas (2011), is receiving great praise in UK and European press. beautifully played and highly recommended. Songlines PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Sarah Mcquaid
Doors open 8pm Sarah McQuaid is a gifted and captivating performer whose warm, haunting alto is delicately cradled by her sparkling guitar (Sing Out!). She is both song crafter and song collector, equally at home with traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads and 1930s jazz numbers. Her musical output is a direct and unfolding reflection of her own eclectic background: Sarah was born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holds dual US and Irish citizenship, and currently lives in rural England. While the genre, era and geographical location of her songs may change, at their core is a musician who has soaked it all in and, luckily for us, is able to eloquently express the stories she's gathered. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £9.00
Doors open 8pm Sarah McQuaid is a gifted and captivating performer whose warm, haunting alto is delicately cradled by her sparkling guitar (Sing Out!). She is both song crafter and song collector, equally at home with traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads and 1930s jazz numbers. Her musical output is a direct and unfolding reflection of her own eclectic background: Sarah was born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holds dual US and Irish citizenship, and currently lives in rural England. While the genre, era and geographical location of her songs may change, at their core is a musician who has soaked it all in and, luckily for us, is able to eloquently express the stories she's gathered. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £9.00
Sarah Mcquaid
Doors open 8pm Sarah McQuaid is a gifted and captivating performer whose warm, haunting alto is delicately cradled by her sparkling guitar (Sing Out!). She is both song crafter and song collector, equally at home with traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads and 1930s jazz numbers. Her musical output is a direct and unfolding reflection of her own eclectic background: Sarah was born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holds dual US and Irish citizenship, and currently lives in rural England. While the genre, era and geographical location of her songs may change, at their core is a musician who has soaked it all in and, luckily for us, is able to eloquently express the stories she's gathered. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Doors open 8pm Sarah McQuaid is a gifted and captivating performer whose warm, haunting alto is delicately cradled by her sparkling guitar (Sing Out!). She is both song crafter and song collector, equally at home with traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads and 1930s jazz numbers. Her musical output is a direct and unfolding reflection of her own eclectic background: Sarah was born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holds dual US and Irish citizenship, and currently lives in rural England. While the genre, era and geographical location of her songs may change, at their core is a musician who has soaked it all in and, luckily for us, is able to eloquently express the stories she's gathered. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Kristy Gallacher , Minky G And Rosco , Issy Ferris
Connection Promotions are proud and pleased to be presenting our second acoustic based concert Featuring the local talents of Kristy Gallacher , launching her new album , Leamington's own Issy Ferris is a young and impressive talent. Minky G and Rosco are from Perth Australia where their infectious jazzy folk style mixed with a great on stage style have wowed audiences , and now they embark on their first UK tour
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Leamington Spa The New Binswood Tavern
Price: £5.00
Connection Promotions are proud and pleased to be presenting our second acoustic based concert Featuring the local talents of Kristy Gallacher , launching her new album , Leamington's own Issy Ferris is a young and impressive talent. Minky G and Rosco are from Perth Australia where their infectious jazzy folk style mixed with a great on stage style have wowed audiences , and now they embark on their first UK tour
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Leamington Spa The New Binswood Tavern
Price: £5.00
Tír Na NÓg
A MAGICAL SHOW IN AN INTIMATE SETTING ... The legendary folk duo, formed by Leo O'Kelly & Sonny Condell in the early 70s are regarded as one of the most influential groups to have come from Ireland. Their psychedelic folk stylings were much championed by John Peel, resulting in many Peel sessions in the early 70s. Following extensive touring and appearances in that decade with bands as disparate as Hawkwind, The Who, Fairport Convention, Roxy Music and Jethro Tull they became something of a cult, attracting followers of every musical persuasion. Last year marked the 40th birthday of their debut album "Tir na nOg" and the duo have only recently started to tour Britain again, enchanting audiences once more with their magical performances and timeless songs.
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: Door 8.00pm / Show 8.30pm
Venue: London Betsey Trotwood
Price: £12.00
A MAGICAL SHOW IN AN INTIMATE SETTING ... The legendary folk duo, formed by Leo O'Kelly & Sonny Condell in the early 70s are regarded as one of the most influential groups to have come from Ireland. Their psychedelic folk stylings were much championed by John Peel, resulting in many Peel sessions in the early 70s. Following extensive touring and appearances in that decade with bands as disparate as Hawkwind, The Who, Fairport Convention, Roxy Music and Jethro Tull they became something of a cult, attracting followers of every musical persuasion. Last year marked the 40th birthday of their debut album "Tir na nOg" and the duo have only recently started to tour Britain again, enchanting audiences once more with their magical performances and timeless songs.
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012
Time: Door 8.00pm / Show 8.30pm
Venue: London Betsey Trotwood
Price: £12.00
Emily Smith
Emily Smith is a leading singer of the Scottish folk scene. Her powerful, clear vocals have gained her award winning, worldwide recognition. As a songwriter Emily has been likened to 'a Scottish Joni Mitchell', but she is equally adept at presenting fresh and evocative interpretations of traditional songs. Emily first burst on to the folk scene when she won 'BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award' in 2002 and since then she has won 'Scots Singer of the Year' at the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2008 and was nominee for 'Live Act of the Year' at the same awards in 2011. Emily also won the folk category of the USA Songwriting Competition in 2005 with her song 'Edward of Morton'. Don't miss this chance to see Emily in the intimate setting of St Peter's Church in what will prove to be a magical evening.
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm
Venue: Ely St Peter's Church
Price: £13.00
Emily Smith is a leading singer of the Scottish folk scene. Her powerful, clear vocals have gained her award winning, worldwide recognition. As a songwriter Emily has been likened to 'a Scottish Joni Mitchell', but she is equally adept at presenting fresh and evocative interpretations of traditional songs. Emily first burst on to the folk scene when she won 'BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award' in 2002 and since then she has won 'Scots Singer of the Year' at the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2008 and was nominee for 'Live Act of the Year' at the same awards in 2011. Emily also won the folk category of the USA Songwriting Competition in 2005 with her song 'Edward of Morton'. Don't miss this chance to see Emily in the intimate setting of St Peter's Church in what will prove to be a magical evening.
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm
Venue: Ely St Peter's Church
Price: £13.00
Martin Simpson
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: doors 7pm, music 8pm
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £15.00
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: doors 7pm, music 8pm
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £15.00
Martin Simpson
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: doors 7pm, music 8pm
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £8.00
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: doors 7pm, music 8pm
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £8.00
Mark Abis
Students £7 on door only (proof required) Legendary Producer 'Joe Boyd' (Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, REM) is not a man you can easily impress! Yet, Joe Boyd has written the following about Mark Abis 'Going back to the mid-Sixties, I have heard more than any one man's share of singer-songwriter's. So it takes a lot to get my attention. His melodies are original, his vocals warm and distinctive, a real musical sensibility is obvious, with literary lyrics to boot. My vote for one of the best of the new generation.' Mark's talent has also been recognised by others, including the beautiful Emiliana Torrini who recorded a version of the 'Abis' penned song 'Summerbreeze' on her 'Love in the time of Science album'. "Summerbreeze" has also been featured on television programs including Brothers & Sisters, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The song was included on the 2003 official soundtrack album Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Radio Sunnydale. His song "For a Woman's Love" was featured on the television program Eli Stone. Abis first cut his teeth in the cafes and folk cellars of London where he performed his spell binding set alongside future stars such as Keziah Jones, Paddy Casey and The Hank Dogs.' He later formed a working relationship with Francis Eg White (Producer and Ivor Novello winner) who produced 'Changing Inside' Abis''first album. This much lauded singer songwriter currently resides in London where he continues to write, record and perform. Performance is a key part of his creative process where he discards barriers between himself and his audience....And with each live appearance, he always gives that little bit extra, leaving his audience in no doubt....that they have truly witnessed something wonderfully unique. A review in 'Triste Magazine' possibly describes Mark Abis, the Performer best: 'It's just Mark Abis goes for that sound so many aim to emulate: poignant lyrics and a rousing chorus, meaning his listeners really take something away with them.' This year sees Abis adding to his recording prowess, he is currently recording new material with David Watson, who has worked with Eric Clapton and the late Bert Jansch! "...a considerable grasp of tuneful, lyrically intriguing Folky Pop. Utilising some subtle instrumental colouring to his lyrical ruminations..." Alan Robinson - Indiscreet PR Mark Abis was a last minute replacement for Elephant Talk and the all too small audience at the Fred Wedlock stage was given a genuine treat. With outstanding guitar work and the occasional smattering of harmonica the songs were at times touching, with gentle in-between song humor. Christopher Friedenthal Original, easy to listen to, romantic, and just plain fun. S. Fuller http://www.serpentsounds.com/
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Students £7 on door only (proof required) Legendary Producer 'Joe Boyd' (Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, REM) is not a man you can easily impress! Yet, Joe Boyd has written the following about Mark Abis 'Going back to the mid-Sixties, I have heard more than any one man's share of singer-songwriter's. So it takes a lot to get my attention. His melodies are original, his vocals warm and distinctive, a real musical sensibility is obvious, with literary lyrics to boot. My vote for one of the best of the new generation.' Mark's talent has also been recognised by others, including the beautiful Emiliana Torrini who recorded a version of the 'Abis' penned song 'Summerbreeze' on her 'Love in the time of Science album'. "Summerbreeze" has also been featured on television programs including Brothers & Sisters, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The song was included on the 2003 official soundtrack album Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Radio Sunnydale. His song "For a Woman's Love" was featured on the television program Eli Stone. Abis first cut his teeth in the cafes and folk cellars of London where he performed his spell binding set alongside future stars such as Keziah Jones, Paddy Casey and The Hank Dogs.' He later formed a working relationship with Francis Eg White (Producer and Ivor Novello winner) who produced 'Changing Inside' Abis''first album. This much lauded singer songwriter currently resides in London where he continues to write, record and perform. Performance is a key part of his creative process where he discards barriers between himself and his audience....And with each live appearance, he always gives that little bit extra, leaving his audience in no doubt....that they have truly witnessed something wonderfully unique. A review in 'Triste Magazine' possibly describes Mark Abis, the Performer best: 'It's just Mark Abis goes for that sound so many aim to emulate: poignant lyrics and a rousing chorus, meaning his listeners really take something away with them.' This year sees Abis adding to his recording prowess, he is currently recording new material with David Watson, who has worked with Eric Clapton and the late Bert Jansch! "...a considerable grasp of tuneful, lyrically intriguing Folky Pop. Utilising some subtle instrumental colouring to his lyrical ruminations..." Alan Robinson - Indiscreet PR Mark Abis was a last minute replacement for Elephant Talk and the all too small audience at the Fred Wedlock stage was given a genuine treat. With outstanding guitar work and the occasional smattering of harmonica the songs were at times touching, with gentle in-between song humor. Christopher Friedenthal Original, easy to listen to, romantic, and just plain fun. S. Fuller http://www.serpentsounds.com/
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Paper Aeroplanes
Taking those words that you hear in your head and shooting them across the ether. Come fly with them paperaeroplanesmusic.co.uk
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £5.00
Taking those words that you hear in your head and shooting them across the ether. Come fly with them paperaeroplanesmusic.co.uk
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £5.00
Phil Beer
Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of award winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands. How do you describe a Phil Beer performance? Fun, eccentric, informative with the constant sounds of jaws hitting the floor. Phil could coax a beautiful tune from a length of clothes-line. Not only that, but his gigs really do have something for everyone; trad tunes mixed with covers of Springsteen, The Hollies, his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries. Songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to an almost personal audience. A treat of past and current favourites from one of the most popular musicians on the acoustic circuit. SEATING INFORMATION This event is sold with unreserved tickets and the seating configuration may change depending on the size of the audience. We advise arriving as close to the doors open time as possible
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Settle Victoria Hall
Price: £12.00
Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of award winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands. How do you describe a Phil Beer performance? Fun, eccentric, informative with the constant sounds of jaws hitting the floor. Phil could coax a beautiful tune from a length of clothes-line. Not only that, but his gigs really do have something for everyone; trad tunes mixed with covers of Springsteen, The Hollies, his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries. Songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to an almost personal audience. A treat of past and current favourites from one of the most popular musicians on the acoustic circuit. SEATING INFORMATION This event is sold with unreserved tickets and the seating configuration may change depending on the size of the audience. We advise arriving as close to the doors open time as possible
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Settle Victoria Hall
Price: £12.00
Pete Roe + Sam Brookes
http://www.peteroe.org/ "'Underneath the Apple Tree' is another whimsical tale, perhaps inspired musically by his work with Laura Marling or Johnny Flynn, this track signals a change in style for not only the EP, but for Pete overall. Title track 'The Merry-Go-Round' rounds up the offering and is quite simply his best song to date. The metaphor is not lost as Pete's gentle ballad describes the positive and negatives of the merry-go-round. The melody here is haunting and is hard to reference - maybe we should refer to it as Pete Roe's own style. It is a song as beautiful as the packaging of the EP, and deserving of a wide audience." Soundsxp
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cambridge Portland Arms
Price: £5.00
http://www.peteroe.org/ "'Underneath the Apple Tree' is another whimsical tale, perhaps inspired musically by his work with Laura Marling or Johnny Flynn, this track signals a change in style for not only the EP, but for Pete overall. Title track 'The Merry-Go-Round' rounds up the offering and is quite simply his best song to date. The metaphor is not lost as Pete's gentle ballad describes the positive and negatives of the merry-go-round. The melody here is haunting and is hard to reference - maybe we should refer to it as Pete Roe's own style. It is a song as beautiful as the packaging of the EP, and deserving of a wide audience." Soundsxp
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cambridge Portland Arms
Price: £5.00
Shulman's Klezmer Band
Shulman's Klezmer Band combine traditional Gypsy, folklore and Jewish music from Eastern Europe with the 'old world' swing and klezmer played in early 20th century New York. Led by Dave Shulman whose jazz and klezmer training in addition to his experiences of meeting and playing with Gypsy and folklore musicians in Eastern Europe has enabled him to create a set of uniquely arranged repertoire, the musicians in this group all bring their own dynamic skills and individual backgrounds to make this ensemble a rich experience. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Shulman's Klezmer Band combine traditional Gypsy, folklore and Jewish music from Eastern Europe with the 'old world' swing and klezmer played in early 20th century New York. Led by Dave Shulman whose jazz and klezmer training in addition to his experiences of meeting and playing with Gypsy and folklore musicians in Eastern Europe has enabled him to create a set of uniquely arranged repertoire, the musicians in this group all bring their own dynamic skills and individual backgrounds to make this ensemble a rich experience. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Blackheart
Blackheart are becoming a regular favourite at the village hall, this will be the third time they've played for us. According to the BBC, Blackheart are Taking the acoustic scene by storm. Radio 2's Aled Jones pronounced them A great band. Good Morning TV described their music as Beautiful. Italy's Radio Gold called it Inspired music. and American Public TV proclaimed Blackheart don't sound like anyone else, rather they remind us why music lifts us up. We like them too! www.blackheartmusic.co.uk for more artist information and sample music Cabaret style seating. Bring your own drinks. Charity no: 222932
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7:30pm for 8:00pm start
Venue: Water Yeat Village Hall
Price: £8.00
Blackheart are becoming a regular favourite at the village hall, this will be the third time they've played for us. According to the BBC, Blackheart are Taking the acoustic scene by storm. Radio 2's Aled Jones pronounced them A great band. Good Morning TV described their music as Beautiful. Italy's Radio Gold called it Inspired music. and American Public TV proclaimed Blackheart don't sound like anyone else, rather they remind us why music lifts us up. We like them too! www.blackheartmusic.co.uk for more artist information and sample music Cabaret style seating. Bring your own drinks. Charity no: 222932
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7:30pm for 8:00pm start
Venue: Water Yeat Village Hall
Price: £8.00
Bill Adair
Making his York debut, Bill is a gifted Scottish guitar player and a mellow-voiced singer whose work draws on folk and blues to address universal themes of love, work, loss and redemption. He is equally at home with traditional ballads or his own compositions and he presents his songs in a thoughtful yet entertaining story-telling style.
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
Making his York debut, Bill is a gifted Scottish guitar player and a mellow-voiced singer whose work draws on folk and blues to address universal themes of love, work, loss and redemption. He is equally at home with traditional ballads or his own compositions and he presents his songs in a thoughtful yet entertaining story-telling style.
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
Bill Adair
Making his York debut, Bill is a gifted Scottish guitar player and a mellow-voiced singer whose work draws on folk and blues to address universal themes of love, work, loss and redemption. He is equally at home with traditional ballads or his own compositions and he presents his songs in a thoughtful yet entertaining story-telling style.
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £6.00
Making his York debut, Bill is a gifted Scottish guitar player and a mellow-voiced singer whose work draws on folk and blues to address universal themes of love, work, loss and redemption. He is equally at home with traditional ballads or his own compositions and he presents his songs in a thoughtful yet entertaining story-telling style.
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £6.00
Steve Turner
Virtuosa concertina and cittern player STEVE TURNER is the main guest at Folk on the Coast - a superb musician, not to be missed!
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bognor Regis Folk on the Coast at `Seasons`
Price: £6.00
Virtuosa concertina and cittern player STEVE TURNER is the main guest at Folk on the Coast - a superb musician, not to be missed!
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bognor Regis Folk on the Coast at `Seasons`
Price: £6.00
Steve Turner
Virtuosa concertina and cittern player STEVE TURNER is the main guest at Folk on the Coast - a superb musician, not to be missed!
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bognor Regis Folk on the Coast at `Seasons`
Price: £5.00
Virtuosa concertina and cittern player STEVE TURNER is the main guest at Folk on the Coast - a superb musician, not to be missed!
Date: Thu, 24 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bognor Regis Folk on the Coast at `Seasons`
Price: £5.00
Martin Simpson
* Door 7pm * Folk2Future (Big Chill DJs) 7 - 8pm and 11pm - late * Live music 8-11pm includes two sets from Martin Simpson, plus a set each from James Riley and Roger The Chorister * Late bar with real ale * Mix of sofa and row seats * Concessionary tickets are for the unwaged - proof required at the door on the night * Tickets on the door (where still available) will be priced at £12/8 * Seats are not reserved, and a ticket may not always guarantee a seat, although there will be standing room - please come early to ensure a seat. * Children are welcome but sorry, we have to ask that they are of an age to be able to sit quietly and listen without disturbing or distracting others. If you are in doubt, please contact us via our website before purchasing tickets * For more information or to contact the Goose please see our website www.thegooseisout.com
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London SE22 DHFC
Price: £11.00
* Door 7pm * Folk2Future (Big Chill DJs) 7 - 8pm and 11pm - late * Live music 8-11pm includes two sets from Martin Simpson, plus a set each from James Riley and Roger The Chorister * Late bar with real ale * Mix of sofa and row seats * Concessionary tickets are for the unwaged - proof required at the door on the night * Tickets on the door (where still available) will be priced at £12/8 * Seats are not reserved, and a ticket may not always guarantee a seat, although there will be standing room - please come early to ensure a seat. * Children are welcome but sorry, we have to ask that they are of an age to be able to sit quietly and listen without disturbing or distracting others. If you are in doubt, please contact us via our website before purchasing tickets * For more information or to contact the Goose please see our website www.thegooseisout.com
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London SE22 DHFC
Price: £11.00
Martin Simpson
* Door 7pm * Folk2Future (Big Chill DJs) 7 - 8pm and 11pm - late * Live music 8-11pm includes two sets from Martin Simpson, plus a set each from James Riley and Roger The Chorister * Late bar with real ale * Mix of sofa and row seats * Concessionary tickets are for the unwaged - proof required at the door on the night * Tickets on the door (where still available) will be priced at £12/8 * Seats are not reserved, and a ticket may not always guarantee a seat, although there will be standing room - please come early to ensure a seat. * Children are welcome but sorry, we have to ask that they are of an age to be able to sit quietly and listen without disturbing or distracting others. If you are in doubt, please contact us via our website before purchasing tickets * For more information or to contact the Goose please see our website www.thegooseisout.com
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London SE22 DHFC
Price: £7.00
* Door 7pm * Folk2Future (Big Chill DJs) 7 - 8pm and 11pm - late * Live music 8-11pm includes two sets from Martin Simpson, plus a set each from James Riley and Roger The Chorister * Late bar with real ale * Mix of sofa and row seats * Concessionary tickets are for the unwaged - proof required at the door on the night * Tickets on the door (where still available) will be priced at £12/8 * Seats are not reserved, and a ticket may not always guarantee a seat, although there will be standing room - please come early to ensure a seat. * Children are welcome but sorry, we have to ask that they are of an age to be able to sit quietly and listen without disturbing or distracting others. If you are in doubt, please contact us via our website before purchasing tickets * For more information or to contact the Goose please see our website www.thegooseisout.com
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London SE22 DHFC
Price: £7.00
Clive Gregson
Born and raised in Manchester, based in Nashville, Clive Gregson is an accomplished singer, musician and record producer of world-renown. According to Guitar Player, he is one of the 1000 great guitarists. Clive's solo shows are something special and not to be missed. Show starts 8.00pm
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7.00PM
Venue: Shaw Playhouse2
Price: £8.50
Born and raised in Manchester, based in Nashville, Clive Gregson is an accomplished singer, musician and record producer of world-renown. According to Guitar Player, he is one of the 1000 great guitarists. Clive's solo shows are something special and not to be missed. Show starts 8.00pm
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7.00PM
Venue: Shaw Playhouse2
Price: £8.50
Emily Smith
PLEASE NOTE: WE ABSORB ALL BOOKING FEES - THIS EXPLAINS THE ODD PRICE LISTED HERE! WHEN YOU GET TO THE CHECK OUT, 10% WILL BE ADDED AND, HEY PRESTO, THE FULL TICKET PRICE IS REACHED As one of Scotland's leading folk singers, Emily Smith's songwriting has seen her likened to a Celtic Joni Mitchell, while her powerful, clear vocals have gained award winning, worldwide recognition. Raised in rural Dumfriesshire, Emily grew up dancing at her mother's dance school, soaking up everything from traditional songs to show tunes. While she is an accomplished pianist and accordion player, it's Emily's outstanding voice which has brought her widespread adoration, leading to two BBC Folk Award nominations in 2012. Equally adept at presenting fresh and evocative interpretations of traditional songs or her own contemporary compositions, Emily has worked with the likes of Eddi Reader, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Karine Polwart, performed at the Cambridge Folk Festival and Celtic Connections, and recorded live sessions for BBC2's Bob Harris and Aled Jones.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm, Show 8.00pm
Venue: Selby Town Hall
Price: £11.82
PLEASE NOTE: WE ABSORB ALL BOOKING FEES - THIS EXPLAINS THE ODD PRICE LISTED HERE! WHEN YOU GET TO THE CHECK OUT, 10% WILL BE ADDED AND, HEY PRESTO, THE FULL TICKET PRICE IS REACHED As one of Scotland's leading folk singers, Emily Smith's songwriting has seen her likened to a Celtic Joni Mitchell, while her powerful, clear vocals have gained award winning, worldwide recognition. Raised in rural Dumfriesshire, Emily grew up dancing at her mother's dance school, soaking up everything from traditional songs to show tunes. While she is an accomplished pianist and accordion player, it's Emily's outstanding voice which has brought her widespread adoration, leading to two BBC Folk Award nominations in 2012. Equally adept at presenting fresh and evocative interpretations of traditional songs or her own contemporary compositions, Emily has worked with the likes of Eddi Reader, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Karine Polwart, performed at the Cambridge Folk Festival and Celtic Connections, and recorded live sessions for BBC2's Bob Harris and Aled Jones.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm, Show 8.00pm
Venue: Selby Town Hall
Price: £11.82
Harry Bird & The Rubber Wellies
A home grown collection of songs exploring love, faith and displacement in a contradictory world of loss and laughter. www.harrybirdandtherubberwellies.co.uk T
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £4.00
A home grown collection of songs exploring love, faith and displacement in a contradictory world of loss and laughter. www.harrybirdandtherubberwellies.co.uk T
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £4.00
Harry Bird & The Rubber Wellies
A home grown collection of songs exploring love, faith and displacement in a contradictory world of loss and laughter. www.harrybirdandtherubberwellies.co.uk T
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £3.00
A home grown collection of songs exploring love, faith and displacement in a contradictory world of loss and laughter. www.harrybirdandtherubberwellies.co.uk T
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £3.00
Wizz Jones Presents... Wizz's Sitting Room
Renowned guitarist and singer Wizz Jones with surprise guest musicians for one night only... As part of the Green Note Folk Fest, Wizz brings his South London Sitting Room Club to the Green Note for one night only. A bona fide folk troubadour for more than 50 years and frequently name checked by Renbourn, Clapton and Keith Richards, Wizz has a unique acoustic guitar style, an eclectic repertoire and a right hand worthy of Big Bill Broonzy! PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Renowned guitarist and singer Wizz Jones with surprise guest musicians for one night only... As part of the Green Note Folk Fest, Wizz brings his South London Sitting Room Club to the Green Note for one night only. A bona fide folk troubadour for more than 50 years and frequently name checked by Renbourn, Clapton and Keith Richards, Wizz has a unique acoustic guitar style, an eclectic repertoire and a right hand worthy of Big Bill Broonzy! PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Jack Harris - Original Singer/songwriter
Jack Harris original singer/songwriter We are delighted to present a fine up-and-coming artist, who we believe is on the way to the big-time. The literate, compassionate songs of Jack Harris have won him much acclaim in songwriting circles. A South by South-West showcasing artist at 17, Jack was also the first international act to win the New Folk songwriting competition at The Kerrville Folk Festival, Texas. Jack's live show is a riveting mix of song-craft and story-telling, adorned by intricate fingerstyle guitar and smoky, soulful vocals. He has gigged frequently in the UK, USA and Europe, both as a support act and headline performer. He has made several appearances at The Green Man Festival, and opened for some of folk music's biggest names, including Dick Gaughan, Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick www.jackharrismusic.net Friday 25 May 8.30 pm Tickets £7.50
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: South Molton The George Hotel
Price: £7.50
Jack Harris original singer/songwriter We are delighted to present a fine up-and-coming artist, who we believe is on the way to the big-time. The literate, compassionate songs of Jack Harris have won him much acclaim in songwriting circles. A South by South-West showcasing artist at 17, Jack was also the first international act to win the New Folk songwriting competition at The Kerrville Folk Festival, Texas. Jack's live show is a riveting mix of song-craft and story-telling, adorned by intricate fingerstyle guitar and smoky, soulful vocals. He has gigged frequently in the UK, USA and Europe, both as a support act and headline performer. He has made several appearances at The Green Man Festival, and opened for some of folk music's biggest names, including Dick Gaughan, Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick www.jackharrismusic.net Friday 25 May 8.30 pm Tickets £7.50
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: South Molton The George Hotel
Price: £7.50
Lizzie Nunnery, Dan Whitehouse, Dayve Dean, The Science Of The Lamps
Liverpool Acoustic Live presents Lizzie Nunnery, with support from Wolverhampton's Dan Whitehouse, local lad Dayve Dean, and The Science of The Lamps. LIZZIE NUNNERY HAS STORIES TO TELL AND A VOICE TO MAKE YOU LISTEN With the release of her debut album Company of Ghosts in spring 2010, Lizzie's reputation as a captivating new voice in British folk, has continued to grow. BBC Radio 2's Mike Harding named the album in his top ten releases of the year, and it was nominated for Best Debut in the 2010 Spiral Earth awards. She has played at folk festivals and venues across the UK, and ended 2010 with a performance at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall's Irish Sea Sessions, alongside a fourteen piece all star band including Niamh Parsons and Damien Dempsey. She is also an award winning playwright, with her stage play "Intemperance" receiving a 5 star review in the Guardian. Her play with songs, "The Singer", was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 08 and she co-composed the soundtrack to her short film, "Monkey Love", broadcast on Channel 4 in September 2009. Lizzie Nunnery will be returning to play at the View Two Gallery for Liverpool Acoustic Live for the first time since our very first event in February 2009, and we're looking forward to hearing songs from her up-coming new album, along with old favourites. http://lizzienunnery.co.uk/ Wolverhampton's Dan Whitehouse writes music steeped in timeless roots traditions, laced with lyrical twists that narrate modern life. Following on from his 3 EPs (The Balloon, The Bubble, The Box), his eponymous debut album is acoustic at heart, sensitively embellished with a creative band of musicians who add their distinctive sounds to Dan's muse. "Sensational...if this track had Peter Gabriel's name on the sleeve it would be hailed as a major return to form... deserves a lot of respect" TOM ROBINSON BBC 6 MUSIC http://www.dan-whitehouse.com/ Dayve Dean is a singer/songwriter based in Cheshire, similar in style to acts such as Crowded House and David Gray, the music falls somewhere between pop, folk and indie. Dayve has two albums to his name, the most recent on being Octagon featuring backing vocals from Thea Gilmore. http://dayve.co.uk/ The Science Of The Lamps was discovered by Kaya in a restaurant in Prague December 2010, she just didn't know what it was yet. Since then the sounds have gradually been shaped in collaboration with Greta Core and Ben Power to create audiovisual expressions of emotions and impression. Inspired by poetry, film scores, Norwegian folk music, rock, industrial sounds, nature, wine, flamenco, slam poetry, soul, folk, rhythm 'n' blues, drum 'n' bass, music boxes, metal, goth and whisky... or whatever comes out when they come together. 'With three beautiful female backing vocalists Kaya's songs have an almost burlesque European feel to them, recalling the gruffness of Jacques Brel played out all in front of projections of Wonderwoman.' Peter Guy - Getintothis http://thescienceofthelamps.com/ Doors open at 8pm and the music runs from 8.30pm to just after 11pm. Unfortunately there is no disabled access as the venue is on the third floor of the gallery. There is a full bar, and it's an over 14 event. Tickets are £5 in advance and £6 on the door. Tickets available from http://wegottickets.com/liverpoolacoustic
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Liverpool The View Two Gallery
Price: £5.00
Liverpool Acoustic Live presents Lizzie Nunnery, with support from Wolverhampton's Dan Whitehouse, local lad Dayve Dean, and The Science of The Lamps. LIZZIE NUNNERY HAS STORIES TO TELL AND A VOICE TO MAKE YOU LISTEN With the release of her debut album Company of Ghosts in spring 2010, Lizzie's reputation as a captivating new voice in British folk, has continued to grow. BBC Radio 2's Mike Harding named the album in his top ten releases of the year, and it was nominated for Best Debut in the 2010 Spiral Earth awards. She has played at folk festivals and venues across the UK, and ended 2010 with a performance at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall's Irish Sea Sessions, alongside a fourteen piece all star band including Niamh Parsons and Damien Dempsey. She is also an award winning playwright, with her stage play "Intemperance" receiving a 5 star review in the Guardian. Her play with songs, "The Singer", was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 08 and she co-composed the soundtrack to her short film, "Monkey Love", broadcast on Channel 4 in September 2009. Lizzie Nunnery will be returning to play at the View Two Gallery for Liverpool Acoustic Live for the first time since our very first event in February 2009, and we're looking forward to hearing songs from her up-coming new album, along with old favourites. http://lizzienunnery.co.uk/ Wolverhampton's Dan Whitehouse writes music steeped in timeless roots traditions, laced with lyrical twists that narrate modern life. Following on from his 3 EPs (The Balloon, The Bubble, The Box), his eponymous debut album is acoustic at heart, sensitively embellished with a creative band of musicians who add their distinctive sounds to Dan's muse. "Sensational...if this track had Peter Gabriel's name on the sleeve it would be hailed as a major return to form... deserves a lot of respect" TOM ROBINSON BBC 6 MUSIC http://www.dan-whitehouse.com/ Dayve Dean is a singer/songwriter based in Cheshire, similar in style to acts such as Crowded House and David Gray, the music falls somewhere between pop, folk and indie. Dayve has two albums to his name, the most recent on being Octagon featuring backing vocals from Thea Gilmore. http://dayve.co.uk/ The Science Of The Lamps was discovered by Kaya in a restaurant in Prague December 2010, she just didn't know what it was yet. Since then the sounds have gradually been shaped in collaboration with Greta Core and Ben Power to create audiovisual expressions of emotions and impression. Inspired by poetry, film scores, Norwegian folk music, rock, industrial sounds, nature, wine, flamenco, slam poetry, soul, folk, rhythm 'n' blues, drum 'n' bass, music boxes, metal, goth and whisky... or whatever comes out when they come together. 'With three beautiful female backing vocalists Kaya's songs have an almost burlesque European feel to them, recalling the gruffness of Jacques Brel played out all in front of projections of Wonderwoman.' Peter Guy - Getintothis http://thescienceofthelamps.com/ Doors open at 8pm and the music runs from 8.30pm to just after 11pm. Unfortunately there is no disabled access as the venue is on the third floor of the gallery. There is a full bar, and it's an over 14 event. Tickets are £5 in advance and £6 on the door. Tickets available from http://wegottickets.com/liverpoolacoustic
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Liverpool The View Two Gallery
Price: £5.00
Phil Beer
Phil Beer Friday 25 May: 8pm In association with SaltaireLive On his last visit Phil Beer identified the Courthouse as ideal for unamplified music and so returns on a short run of solo dates played without any PA. With his repertoire of folk, blues, Americana and beyond (usually with a few favourite covers) Phil is a hugely versatile multi-instrumentalist broad in musical range, broad in the affection with which audiences hold him. Tickets: £12.50/£11 in advance, £13.50/£12 on the door.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £12.50
Phil Beer Friday 25 May: 8pm In association with SaltaireLive On his last visit Phil Beer identified the Courthouse as ideal for unamplified music and so returns on a short run of solo dates played without any PA. With his repertoire of folk, blues, Americana and beyond (usually with a few favourite covers) Phil is a hugely versatile multi-instrumentalist broad in musical range, broad in the affection with which audiences hold him. Tickets: £12.50/£11 in advance, £13.50/£12 on the door.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £12.50
Phil Beer
Phil Beer Friday 25 May: 8pm In association with SaltaireLive On his last visit Phil Beer identified the Courthouse as ideal for unamplified music and so returns on a short run of solo dates played without any PA. With his repertoire of folk, blues, Americana and beyond (usually with a few favourite covers) Phil is a hugely versatile multi-instrumentalist broad in musical range, broad in the affection with which audiences hold him. Tickets: £12.50/£11 in advance, £13.50/£12 on the door.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £11.00
Phil Beer Friday 25 May: 8pm In association with SaltaireLive On his last visit Phil Beer identified the Courthouse as ideal for unamplified music and so returns on a short run of solo dates played without any PA. With his repertoire of folk, blues, Americana and beyond (usually with a few favourite covers) Phil is a hugely versatile multi-instrumentalist broad in musical range, broad in the affection with which audiences hold him. Tickets: £12.50/£11 in advance, £13.50/£12 on the door.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £11.00
Bhajan Sandhya
An evening of Indian Music & Devotional Singing with Hindustani Classical Artist Sanyogita Kumari whose repertoire includes Khayal singing, Thumari, Ghazals, Bhajans, Punjabi, Dogri and traditional folk songs. Sanyogita will this evening concentrate on devotional Bhajan singing. Joining Sanyogita is Tabla Maestro Pritam Singh. Two members of legendary World Music pioneers, Suns of Arqa complete the line-up - Angel Eye on tampura and vocals, plus Suns founder, Michael Wadada, on sitar.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £10.00
An evening of Indian Music & Devotional Singing with Hindustani Classical Artist Sanyogita Kumari whose repertoire includes Khayal singing, Thumari, Ghazals, Bhajans, Punjabi, Dogri and traditional folk songs. Sanyogita will this evening concentrate on devotional Bhajan singing. Joining Sanyogita is Tabla Maestro Pritam Singh. Two members of legendary World Music pioneers, Suns of Arqa complete the line-up - Angel Eye on tampura and vocals, plus Suns founder, Michael Wadada, on sitar.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £10.00
Bhajan Sandhya
An evening of Indian Music & Devotional Singing with Hindustani Classical Artist Sanyogita Kumari whose repertoire includes Khayal singing, Thumari, Ghazals, Bhajans, Punjabi, Dogri and traditional folk songs. Sanyogita will this evening concentrate on devotional Bhajan singing. Joining Sanyogita is Tabla Maestro Pritam Singh. Two members of legendary World Music pioneers, Suns of Arqa complete the line-up - Angel Eye on tampura and vocals, plus Suns founder, Michael Wadada, on sitar.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £8.00
An evening of Indian Music & Devotional Singing with Hindustani Classical Artist Sanyogita Kumari whose repertoire includes Khayal singing, Thumari, Ghazals, Bhajans, Punjabi, Dogri and traditional folk songs. Sanyogita will this evening concentrate on devotional Bhajan singing. Joining Sanyogita is Tabla Maestro Pritam Singh. Two members of legendary World Music pioneers, Suns of Arqa complete the line-up - Angel Eye on tampura and vocals, plus Suns founder, Michael Wadada, on sitar.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £8.00
Bhajan Sandhya
An evening of Indian Music & Devotional Singing with Hindustani Classical Artist Sanyogita Kumari whose repertoire includes Khayal singing, Thumari, Ghazals, Bhajans, Punjabi, Dogri and traditional folk songs. Sanyogita will this evening concentrate on devotional Bhajan singing. Joining Sanyogita is Tabla Maestro Pritam Singh. Two members of legendary World Music pioneers, Suns of Arqa complete the line-up - Angel Eye on tampura and vocals, plus Suns founder, Michael Wadada, on sitar.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £6.00
An evening of Indian Music & Devotional Singing with Hindustani Classical Artist Sanyogita Kumari whose repertoire includes Khayal singing, Thumari, Ghazals, Bhajans, Punjabi, Dogri and traditional folk songs. Sanyogita will this evening concentrate on devotional Bhajan singing. Joining Sanyogita is Tabla Maestro Pritam Singh. Two members of legendary World Music pioneers, Suns of Arqa complete the line-up - Angel Eye on tampura and vocals, plus Suns founder, Michael Wadada, on sitar.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £6.00
Groanbox (usa)
Renown North American trio of Cory Seznec, Michael Ward-Bergeman and Paul Clifford are a musical hybrid of ideas and ideals steeped in the traditions of Americana with influences from around the world. UK Tour.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Ltd
Price: £12.00
Renown North American trio of Cory Seznec, Michael Ward-Bergeman and Paul Clifford are a musical hybrid of ideas and ideals steeped in the traditions of Americana with influences from around the world. UK Tour.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Ltd
Price: £12.00
Foghorn Leghorn With Special Guests
Foghorn Leghorn and special guests Slim Cyder and The Arlenes take to the Chats Palace stage for a benefit gig in support of Chats Palace.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London Chats Palace
Price: £8.00
Foghorn Leghorn and special guests Slim Cyder and The Arlenes take to the Chats Palace stage for a benefit gig in support of Chats Palace.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London Chats Palace
Price: £8.00
Thad Beckman + James Nisbet
Thad Beckman Thad Beckman played at the Party in the Garden in 2011. The dust-filled wind sweeps steadily down and across the flat, arid plains of Woody Guthrie's America. Beginning many hundreds of miles from Portland, Oregon it carries with it the hopes and dreams of those who have gone before... the dreamers and seekers. It whispers a birthright to the singular voice of a modern compatriot-in-arms singer/songwriter Thad Beckman. A professional musician for more than 30 years, Thad Beckman has paid his dues on these same dusty roads which run from California to New Jersey and points in between. His finely-crafted original songs are the story of life, the voice of modern America...from the growling delta blues of the Deep South to evocative contemporary folk...bound by the common thread of experience leaned from the road. You can hear it in his voice....he's been there. As Jim Beal of the San Antonio Express-News states "Beckman plays an engaging blend of folk, singer-songwriter and blues music. Not everyone can pull off such a combination, but Beckman has chops, writing talent, a big personality and a bag full of true stories which all dovetail for a cool show". James Nisbet James Nisbet has toured the world with artists such as Lily Allen, Kylie Minogue, Rod Stewart and Belinda Carlisle. His recent 2010 World Tour with Lily Allen ended in a spectacular sellout show at Wembley Stadium supporting Muse.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Denham The Green Man Pub
Price: £8.00
Thad Beckman Thad Beckman played at the Party in the Garden in 2011. The dust-filled wind sweeps steadily down and across the flat, arid plains of Woody Guthrie's America. Beginning many hundreds of miles from Portland, Oregon it carries with it the hopes and dreams of those who have gone before... the dreamers and seekers. It whispers a birthright to the singular voice of a modern compatriot-in-arms singer/songwriter Thad Beckman. A professional musician for more than 30 years, Thad Beckman has paid his dues on these same dusty roads which run from California to New Jersey and points in between. His finely-crafted original songs are the story of life, the voice of modern America...from the growling delta blues of the Deep South to evocative contemporary folk...bound by the common thread of experience leaned from the road. You can hear it in his voice....he's been there. As Jim Beal of the San Antonio Express-News states "Beckman plays an engaging blend of folk, singer-songwriter and blues music. Not everyone can pull off such a combination, but Beckman has chops, writing talent, a big personality and a bag full of true stories which all dovetail for a cool show". James Nisbet James Nisbet has toured the world with artists such as Lily Allen, Kylie Minogue, Rod Stewart and Belinda Carlisle. His recent 2010 World Tour with Lily Allen ended in a spectacular sellout show at Wembley Stadium supporting Muse.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Denham The Green Man Pub
Price: £8.00
Sara Grey And Mike Whellans At St Boswells Live!
Hugely talented traditional singer and story-teller Sara Grey is accompanied by American musician Kieron Means in one half of this awesome double-header which also includes the tremendously entertaining "one man blues orchestra" Mike Whellans. An evening you will savour for years to come.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: St Boswells Village Hall
Price: £10.00
Hugely talented traditional singer and story-teller Sara Grey is accompanied by American musician Kieron Means in one half of this awesome double-header which also includes the tremendously entertaining "one man blues orchestra" Mike Whellans. An evening you will savour for years to come.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: St Boswells Village Hall
Price: £10.00
Sara Grey And Mike Whellans At St Boswells Live!
Hugely talented traditional singer and story-teller Sara Grey is accompanied by American musician Kieron Means in one half of this awesome double-header which also includes the tremendously entertaining "one man blues orchestra" Mike Whellans. An evening you will savour for years to come.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: St Boswells Village Hall
Price: £5.00
Hugely talented traditional singer and story-teller Sara Grey is accompanied by American musician Kieron Means in one half of this awesome double-header which also includes the tremendously entertaining "one man blues orchestra" Mike Whellans. An evening you will savour for years to come.
Date: Fri, 25 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: St Boswells Village Hall
Price: £5.00
Benny Graham: Shammick Acoustic
This fine singer and musician served his musical apprenticeship in the folksong clubs of North East England, several of which were in the forefront of the British folk revival. He developed a deep love of the vast musical culture of the area, and his repertoire includes rural songs, Tyneside Music Hall, and the songs that grew from the heavy industries of coal, steel and ship-building. As well as his work as a solo performer, he is part of the superb a capella trio Pegleg Ferret (don't ask!), touring in the UK and Europe. His career path took him into the theatre, working with directors such as Gareth Morgan and Michael Bogdanov, and extending his activities into acting and songwriting. In more recent times, he has collaborated in the writing and performance of shows on coal-mining, canals, the 'Pitmen Poets' of the North East, and a Christmas show, as well as working with children, playing in a ceilidh band and running a community choir! Phew! It makes you tired just to read it all! He also has a terrific sense of humour, and we're in for a great night! Benny will also be running an afternoon workshop on the songs of the Pitmen Poets.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
This fine singer and musician served his musical apprenticeship in the folksong clubs of North East England, several of which were in the forefront of the British folk revival. He developed a deep love of the vast musical culture of the area, and his repertoire includes rural songs, Tyneside Music Hall, and the songs that grew from the heavy industries of coal, steel and ship-building. As well as his work as a solo performer, he is part of the superb a capella trio Pegleg Ferret (don't ask!), touring in the UK and Europe. His career path took him into the theatre, working with directors such as Gareth Morgan and Michael Bogdanov, and extending his activities into acting and songwriting. In more recent times, he has collaborated in the writing and performance of shows on coal-mining, canals, the 'Pitmen Poets' of the North East, and a Christmas show, as well as working with children, playing in a ceilidh band and running a community choir! Phew! It makes you tired just to read it all! He also has a terrific sense of humour, and we're in for a great night! Benny will also be running an afternoon workshop on the songs of the Pitmen Poets.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
Johnny 5th Wheel & The Cowards
At the very least, this is truly bizarre music. Influences include: Scott Walker, Harry Nilsson, Anthony Newley, Kurt Vonnegut, Phil Silvers and Burt Bacharach. A steampunk-doom-jazz band Johnny5thWheel&thecowards are a collective who make music to Shake'n'Shuffle to. Imagine Anthony Newly plucking and crooning whilst Keith Moon plays a drumkit made from hatboxes and suitcases.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Glossop Redroom at The Oakwood
Price: £3.00
At the very least, this is truly bizarre music. Influences include: Scott Walker, Harry Nilsson, Anthony Newley, Kurt Vonnegut, Phil Silvers and Burt Bacharach. A steampunk-doom-jazz band Johnny5thWheel&thecowards are a collective who make music to Shake'n'Shuffle to. Imagine Anthony Newly plucking and crooning whilst Keith Moon plays a drumkit made from hatboxes and suitcases.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Glossop Redroom at The Oakwood
Price: £3.00
Phil Beer
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7.30pm
Venue: Ulpha The Browfoot Room
Price: £12.00
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7.30pm
Venue: Ulpha The Browfoot Room
Price: £12.00
Helele Afro-jazz Band
Helele Afro-Jazz Band Alphonse Daudet Touna, has worked solidly on building a creative outlet for his musical inspiration and his six-piece band Hélélé is the result. He has played around the world on a journey that has taken him from Cameroon in West Africa, through France and Italy, to the UK. Now a resident of Bristol, he has formed the band with some of the city's finest session and jazz musicians. Lead vocal, he plays a balafon (an African marimba) he made himself. The rich balafon melody creates another style of afro-jazz through a mix of sound inspired by the equatorial rhythms from the Bantu forest such as Assiko, Bikoutsi, Makouné, Makossa and Bolobo. Their performances are spontaneous and alive. Full of vibration and energy, the band elevates the crowd through the infectious dance rhythms of jazz, Afro-beat and funk. Great solos are weaved within the framework of rare grooves and percussion. With two albums already released Mawanda and Sanglana, the songs bring messages of peace, non-violence and harmony; briefly, themes of day-to-day living. http://www.myspace.com/helele
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Helele Afro-Jazz Band Alphonse Daudet Touna, has worked solidly on building a creative outlet for his musical inspiration and his six-piece band Hélélé is the result. He has played around the world on a journey that has taken him from Cameroon in West Africa, through France and Italy, to the UK. Now a resident of Bristol, he has formed the band with some of the city's finest session and jazz musicians. Lead vocal, he plays a balafon (an African marimba) he made himself. The rich balafon melody creates another style of afro-jazz through a mix of sound inspired by the equatorial rhythms from the Bantu forest such as Assiko, Bikoutsi, Makouné, Makossa and Bolobo. Their performances are spontaneous and alive. Full of vibration and energy, the band elevates the crowd through the infectious dance rhythms of jazz, Afro-beat and funk. Great solos are weaved within the framework of rare grooves and percussion. With two albums already released Mawanda and Sanglana, the songs bring messages of peace, non-violence and harmony; briefly, themes of day-to-day living. http://www.myspace.com/helele
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Chris & Kellie While
Firm favourites with our audience - selling out the Barn back in 2006 and 2011 we are so happy to have them back again. Mother and daughter Chris & Kellie have spent a lifetime singing together and the show they present is an absolute delight. Doors 7.15pm for 8pm start
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Canterbury The Kingston Barn
Price: £13.00
Firm favourites with our audience - selling out the Barn back in 2006 and 2011 we are so happy to have them back again. Mother and daughter Chris & Kellie have spent a lifetime singing together and the show they present is an absolute delight. Doors 7.15pm for 8pm start
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Canterbury The Kingston Barn
Price: £13.00
Pete Morton
The second of 'The Moor Folk' monthly nights. This one promises to be every bit as good as the first one with two exceptionally high quality acoustic acts. Pete Morton www.petemorton.com "Is there no end to Pete's energy?........ top-drawer songwriting shot through with integrity David Kidman - fROOTS "not only impressive but a revelation......totally original." The Guardian support comes from Boss Caine www.facebook.com/bosscaine "The real deal! They will rip your heart out and toss it back to you many songs later doused in whiskey, soul and more emotions than you know how to handle!" - Northern Music "...the best album Tom Waits, Ryan Adams & Johnny Cash ever didn't make, a little 'Unplugged'- era Nirvana too, Post punk-post-grunge-country music. GT writes better lyrics than most anybody I know, and sings 'em in a voice that makes Louie Armstrong's sound kinda girly" - Folkslut Magazine More details on Ticket, times and all the rest to follow. www.exchangearts.co.uk
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Keighley Exchange Arts Centre
Price: £5.00
The second of 'The Moor Folk' monthly nights. This one promises to be every bit as good as the first one with two exceptionally high quality acoustic acts. Pete Morton www.petemorton.com "Is there no end to Pete's energy?........ top-drawer songwriting shot through with integrity David Kidman - fROOTS "not only impressive but a revelation......totally original." The Guardian support comes from Boss Caine www.facebook.com/bosscaine "The real deal! They will rip your heart out and toss it back to you many songs later doused in whiskey, soul and more emotions than you know how to handle!" - Northern Music "...the best album Tom Waits, Ryan Adams & Johnny Cash ever didn't make, a little 'Unplugged'- era Nirvana too, Post punk-post-grunge-country music. GT writes better lyrics than most anybody I know, and sings 'em in a voice that makes Louie Armstrong's sound kinda girly" - Folkslut Magazine More details on Ticket, times and all the rest to follow. www.exchangearts.co.uk
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Keighley Exchange Arts Centre
Price: £5.00
Pat (spoons) Smith And Ned Clamp
This wonderful Welsh duo from Llantrisant have been loyal performers at the Acorn Folk Club, and they are much in demand.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30PM
Venue: Minehead Acorn Folk Club
Price: £6.00
This wonderful Welsh duo from Llantrisant have been loyal performers at the Acorn Folk Club, and they are much in demand.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30PM
Venue: Minehead Acorn Folk Club
Price: £6.00
Pat (spoons) Smith And Ned Clamp
This wonderful Welsh duo from Llantrisant have been loyal performers at the Acorn Folk Club, and they are much in demand.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30PM
Venue: Minehead Acorn Folk Club
Price: £3.00
This wonderful Welsh duo from Llantrisant have been loyal performers at the Acorn Folk Club, and they are much in demand.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30PM
Venue: Minehead Acorn Folk Club
Price: £3.00
Royal Traditions | The Pennine Concert Party
Nationally acclaimed, 'The Pennine Concert Party' will give us traditional entertainment at its best. Singers, storytellers and musicans associated with the Pennine Foxhounds of West Yorkshire. They say 'We can guarentee your hunt a unique evening's entertainment'. Not sure what we're hunting for here at Royal Traditions, but if its giggles, they'll be flowing a plenty. The guest starts at 8pm prompt and finished around 10pm, followed by a singing session to which you are all encouraged to contribute - we have House Songs to chose from if you don't have one of your own :o) We can only sell as many seats as the pub has - if this event is 'sold out' you are still warmly invited to stand at the bar and join in the revelries. For this we ask you make a contribution to 'The Hat' - all of which goes straight to the artist.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm tunes, 8pm start
Venue: Sheffield The Royal Hotel, Dungworth.
Price: £7.00
Nationally acclaimed, 'The Pennine Concert Party' will give us traditional entertainment at its best. Singers, storytellers and musicans associated with the Pennine Foxhounds of West Yorkshire. They say 'We can guarentee your hunt a unique evening's entertainment'. Not sure what we're hunting for here at Royal Traditions, but if its giggles, they'll be flowing a plenty. The guest starts at 8pm prompt and finished around 10pm, followed by a singing session to which you are all encouraged to contribute - we have House Songs to chose from if you don't have one of your own :o) We can only sell as many seats as the pub has - if this event is 'sold out' you are still warmly invited to stand at the bar and join in the revelries. For this we ask you make a contribution to 'The Hat' - all of which goes straight to the artist.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm tunes, 8pm start
Venue: Sheffield The Royal Hotel, Dungworth.
Price: £7.00
Toy Hearts
The Toy Hearts play country, bluegrass and western swing music with the kind of style, passion and absolute commitment that has made them one of the country's finest live bands. www.thetoyhearts.com
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £6.00
The Toy Hearts play country, bluegrass and western swing music with the kind of style, passion and absolute commitment that has made them one of the country's finest live bands. www.thetoyhearts.com
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £6.00
Toy Hearts
The Toy Hearts play country, bluegrass and western swing music with the kind of style, passion and absolute commitment that has made them one of the country's finest live bands. www.thetoyhearts.com
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £6.00
The Toy Hearts play country, bluegrass and western swing music with the kind of style, passion and absolute commitment that has made them one of the country's finest live bands. www.thetoyhearts.com
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £6.00
Harmonica Workshop
Play blues rhythms, cool country wails, pitch bend all the way down and jam along with rockin' solos! No matter what your level of playing is, right from complete beginner to advanced, this session will supply you with tips to help improve your blues and pop playing and get the best out of this deceptively humble instrument. Suitable for new beginners and for those who have been to a previous workshop, at this event Steve will cover pop/rock, folk and blues material for the harmonica. Harmonicas (diatonic) in C are available on the day for £8. This is a rare opportunity for beginners, improvers and more competent players to gain first hand instruction from Steve, a musician with a world wide reputation. Previous seminars all over the country and abroad have seen great success with first time players and experienced musicians working together and producing some very enjoyable music.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 12:00am
Venue: King's Lynn Arts Centre
Price: £25.00
Play blues rhythms, cool country wails, pitch bend all the way down and jam along with rockin' solos! No matter what your level of playing is, right from complete beginner to advanced, this session will supply you with tips to help improve your blues and pop playing and get the best out of this deceptively humble instrument. Suitable for new beginners and for those who have been to a previous workshop, at this event Steve will cover pop/rock, folk and blues material for the harmonica. Harmonicas (diatonic) in C are available on the day for £8. This is a rare opportunity for beginners, improvers and more competent players to gain first hand instruction from Steve, a musician with a world wide reputation. Previous seminars all over the country and abroad have seen great success with first time players and experienced musicians working together and producing some very enjoyable music.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 12:00am
Venue: King's Lynn Arts Centre
Price: £25.00
The All-star English Ceilidh Band
An evening of English ceilidh dance with a very jolly three piece band. The band includes two former members of The Bismarcks dance band, GARETH KIDDIER on piano and NINA HANSELL on fiddle, who now play with other bands including PolkaWorks and The Watch. They are joined by JOHN SPIERS on melodeons. John is well known for his work with Jon Boden, and with BELLOWHEAD. The caller is SHEENA MASSON, one of the top callers in England, and very able with all abilities. This dance will be a one-off - this stellar line-up will only happen once so let's make it a really good one. If buying at West Surrey Folk Consortium member price please remember to bring your membership card with you on the night.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Surrey The Borough Hall
Price: £10.00
An evening of English ceilidh dance with a very jolly three piece band. The band includes two former members of The Bismarcks dance band, GARETH KIDDIER on piano and NINA HANSELL on fiddle, who now play with other bands including PolkaWorks and The Watch. They are joined by JOHN SPIERS on melodeons. John is well known for his work with Jon Boden, and with BELLOWHEAD. The caller is SHEENA MASSON, one of the top callers in England, and very able with all abilities. This dance will be a one-off - this stellar line-up will only happen once so let's make it a really good one. If buying at West Surrey Folk Consortium member price please remember to bring your membership card with you on the night.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Surrey The Borough Hall
Price: £10.00
The All-star English Ceilidh Band
An evening of English ceilidh dance with a very jolly three piece band. The band includes two former members of The Bismarcks dance band, GARETH KIDDIER on piano and NINA HANSELL on fiddle, who now play with other bands including PolkaWorks and The Watch. They are joined by JOHN SPIERS on melodeons. John is well known for his work with Jon Boden, and with BELLOWHEAD. The caller is SHEENA MASSON, one of the top callers in England, and very able with all abilities. This dance will be a one-off - this stellar line-up will only happen once so let's make it a really good one. If buying at West Surrey Folk Consortium member price please remember to bring your membership card with you on the night.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Surrey The Borough Hall
Price: £9.00
An evening of English ceilidh dance with a very jolly three piece band. The band includes two former members of The Bismarcks dance band, GARETH KIDDIER on piano and NINA HANSELL on fiddle, who now play with other bands including PolkaWorks and The Watch. They are joined by JOHN SPIERS on melodeons. John is well known for his work with Jon Boden, and with BELLOWHEAD. The caller is SHEENA MASSON, one of the top callers in England, and very able with all abilities. This dance will be a one-off - this stellar line-up will only happen once so let's make it a really good one. If buying at West Surrey Folk Consortium member price please remember to bring your membership card with you on the night.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Surrey The Borough Hall
Price: £9.00
John Goldie
Back by popular demand, the world renowned vituoso guitarist shows is back at Berits & Brown. Regarded as one of the best fingerstyle players in the world, John tours the world to sell out audiences as well as playing with Martin Taylor as part of the super group Spirit of Django. This is a show you don't want to miss.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Edinburgh Berits & Brown
Price: £10.00
Back by popular demand, the world renowned vituoso guitarist shows is back at Berits & Brown. Regarded as one of the best fingerstyle players in the world, John tours the world to sell out audiences as well as playing with Martin Taylor as part of the super group Spirit of Django. This is a show you don't want to miss.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Edinburgh Berits & Brown
Price: £10.00
Rattle On The Stovepipe - Little Opry
A fantastic trio - Dave Arthur, Pete Cooper and Dan Stewart - playing banjo, fiddle and guitar. English jigs and Scottish pipe tunes evolve into fiddle and banjo reels, while 18th century British ballads, as heard from source singers in the mountains and 'hollers' of Kentucky, Georgia and N.Carolina, reappear in more democratic guise. Plus goodies on Open Mic www.littleopryattomthumb.webeden.co.uk
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £6.50
A fantastic trio - Dave Arthur, Pete Cooper and Dan Stewart - playing banjo, fiddle and guitar. English jigs and Scottish pipe tunes evolve into fiddle and banjo reels, while 18th century British ballads, as heard from source singers in the mountains and 'hollers' of Kentucky, Georgia and N.Carolina, reappear in more democratic guise. Plus goodies on Open Mic www.littleopryattomthumb.webeden.co.uk
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £6.50
Pete Molinari At 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff
Gathered In Song presents... PETE MOLINARI plus Rob Pennington 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff Saturday 26th May 2012 Doors 7.30pm Curfew 10pm *Ticket now includes free entry to the great band/clubnight Punks In The Beerlight happening downstairs afterwards from 10pm and featuring live music from Vestals and Best Days* When Bruce Springsteen was asked by Edward Norton during his interview at the Toronto Film Festival about what music he was listening to these days his reply was simple and direct: "Pete Molinari - and if you don't know anything about him, he's great". Praise indeed, but in many ways hardly surprising. The Boss is well known for keeping his ear to the ground when it comes to new sounds and considering Pete's nomination as Best Newcomer at UK rock magazine's Mojo Awards, his appearance on BBC's Later With Jools Holland and the critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic (a recent residency in LA was a huge success) for his last album A Train Bound For Glory it was never going to be too long before the man from New Jersey clocked the boy from Chatham. If you haven't done so yourself, give him a try. You'll be in good company. Full info on this and other shows at www.gatheredinsong.com
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Cardiff 10 Feet Tall
Price: £7.00
Gathered In Song presents... PETE MOLINARI plus Rob Pennington 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff Saturday 26th May 2012 Doors 7.30pm Curfew 10pm *Ticket now includes free entry to the great band/clubnight Punks In The Beerlight happening downstairs afterwards from 10pm and featuring live music from Vestals and Best Days* When Bruce Springsteen was asked by Edward Norton during his interview at the Toronto Film Festival about what music he was listening to these days his reply was simple and direct: "Pete Molinari - and if you don't know anything about him, he's great". Praise indeed, but in many ways hardly surprising. The Boss is well known for keeping his ear to the ground when it comes to new sounds and considering Pete's nomination as Best Newcomer at UK rock magazine's Mojo Awards, his appearance on BBC's Later With Jools Holland and the critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic (a recent residency in LA was a huge success) for his last album A Train Bound For Glory it was never going to be too long before the man from New Jersey clocked the boy from Chatham. If you haven't done so yourself, give him a try. You'll be in good company. Full info on this and other shows at www.gatheredinsong.com
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Cardiff 10 Feet Tall
Price: £7.00
Poetry And Folk
An evening of folk music and poetry organised by Barton Muse including invited poets and open mike poetry. Licnesed Bar. All welcome. Venue is the Assembly Rooms, Queen Street, Barton upon Humber DN18 5QP
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7 pm.
Venue: Barton Arts Week
Price: £5.00
An evening of folk music and poetry organised by Barton Muse including invited poets and open mike poetry. Licnesed Bar. All welcome. Venue is the Assembly Rooms, Queen Street, Barton upon Humber DN18 5QP
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7 pm.
Venue: Barton Arts Week
Price: £5.00
The Cobblers' Club - Spring Jig
We present to you a rip-roaring night of Frolicking, Folky, Fun. A night of square dancing with the Foot Stamping 'Cut a Shine' band, plus sets from Dr Bluegrass and the Illbilly 8, Keston Cobblers' Club and Jack Day. On top of this, the spectacular Perhaps Contraption will be bringing the sounds of their 'Mobile Device' to delight your eyes and ears; Teamed with a host of pop-up stalls and street artists, a keg or two of beer and a mile of bunting. We will Heel your Soles. **£9 EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT**
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7pm - 12pm
Venue: London St John-at-Hackney Church
Price: £10.00
We present to you a rip-roaring night of Frolicking, Folky, Fun. A night of square dancing with the Foot Stamping 'Cut a Shine' band, plus sets from Dr Bluegrass and the Illbilly 8, Keston Cobblers' Club and Jack Day. On top of this, the spectacular Perhaps Contraption will be bringing the sounds of their 'Mobile Device' to delight your eyes and ears; Teamed with a host of pop-up stalls and street artists, a keg or two of beer and a mile of bunting. We will Heel your Soles. **£9 EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT**
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7pm - 12pm
Venue: London St John-at-Hackney Church
Price: £10.00
Groanbox
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Groanbox
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Wood Sessions In The Barn At Braziers
We're celebrating the coming of Spring (in the absence of Wood Festival) with an evening of music and revelry in the Barn at Braziers Park. As well as music from Robin & Joe's band The Dreaming Spires we welcome our friends and favourite folk dup Trevor & Hannah, and a line-up of guests to be announced. No doubt the night will close with a customary Wood All-Stars jam. There will be a BBQ (meat & veggie) and a bar too. Parking space outside the house is limited so please share travel or take the bus if possible. This is a one-day event with no camping. Under-14s are free with an accompanying adult.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 6pm - midnight
Venue: Ipsden Braziers Park
Price: £5.00
We're celebrating the coming of Spring (in the absence of Wood Festival) with an evening of music and revelry in the Barn at Braziers Park. As well as music from Robin & Joe's band The Dreaming Spires we welcome our friends and favourite folk dup Trevor & Hannah, and a line-up of guests to be announced. No doubt the night will close with a customary Wood All-Stars jam. There will be a BBQ (meat & veggie) and a bar too. Parking space outside the house is limited so please share travel or take the bus if possible. This is a one-day event with no camping. Under-14s are free with an accompanying adult.
Date: Sat, 26 May 2012
Time: 6pm - midnight
Venue: Ipsden Braziers Park
Price: £5.00
Lucy Ward
Lucy Ward will be performing some poignant songs for this year's Ashby Arts Festival. A sparkling personality, a wonderful soulful voice she presents an evening of song that is an eclectic mix of traditional and modern folk interpretations, interspersed with her own songs. Green Fortune: vibrant, authentic, exciting contemporary folk played with passion and verve. Catch up with Green Fortune on a BBC Big Screen near you. John Peel would've loved this band- Heart of the Water Radio
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: :Doors 7:30pm
Venue: Ashby-De-La-Zouch The Lyric Rooms
Price: £8.00
Lucy Ward will be performing some poignant songs for this year's Ashby Arts Festival. A sparkling personality, a wonderful soulful voice she presents an evening of song that is an eclectic mix of traditional and modern folk interpretations, interspersed with her own songs. Green Fortune: vibrant, authentic, exciting contemporary folk played with passion and verve. Catch up with Green Fortune on a BBC Big Screen near you. John Peel would've loved this band- Heart of the Water Radio
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: :Doors 7:30pm
Venue: Ashby-De-La-Zouch The Lyric Rooms
Price: £8.00
Jimmy Lee And The Edge Of Chaos Orchestra
The Edge Of Chaos Orchestra includes John Wigg ( fiddle, banjo. mandolin) Melanie Wells ( Cello ) Care Nicholas ( accordion) Gary Holder (Double Bass, Tuba ) Jimmy Lee (Guitar, vocals)
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £10.00
The Edge Of Chaos Orchestra includes John Wigg ( fiddle, banjo. mandolin) Melanie Wells ( Cello ) Care Nicholas ( accordion) Gary Holder (Double Bass, Tuba ) Jimmy Lee (Guitar, vocals)
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £10.00
Jimmy Lee And The Edge Of Chaos Orchestra
The Edge Of Chaos Orchestra includes John Wigg ( fiddle, banjo. mandolin) Melanie Wells ( Cello ) Care Nicholas ( accordion) Gary Holder (Double Bass, Tuba ) Jimmy Lee (Guitar, vocals)
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £5.00
The Edge Of Chaos Orchestra includes John Wigg ( fiddle, banjo. mandolin) Melanie Wells ( Cello ) Care Nicholas ( accordion) Gary Holder (Double Bass, Tuba ) Jimmy Lee (Guitar, vocals)
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £5.00
Joanna Chapman-smith
I'm chuffed to be bringing award winning Canadian songwriter Joanna Chapman-Smith to our lovely intimate surroundings of the Butterfly Cabinet. Joanna developed her cosmopolitan tastes growing up in multicultural Toronto in a family with Italian-American, New Zealand and Brazilian roots and a well-nurtured thirst for new cultural experiences is unmistakable in Joanna's music. In addition to jazz, folk and classical, her songs also show the influence of many other musical forms, from klezmer and Balkan choral music to tango and flamenco. She is a skilled guitarist, pianist, and clarinetist, but her live shows also feature other, less conventional instruments, many of her own creation. These elements all help distinguish Joanna from other talented young singer-songwriters, but what truly sets her apart is the voice. It's an extraordinary instrument, crystalline and strong, which Joanna guides effortlessly through a nearly four-octave range. The slinky-voiced Canadian whose arch acoustic musings and fondness for the accordion come laced with a hint of Parisian cafes and East European Klezmer music. - Q MAGAZINE Winner of the 2010 Independent Music Award for best acoustic song http://joannacs.com/
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Newcastle-upon-Tyne The Butterfly Cabinet
Price: £5.00
I'm chuffed to be bringing award winning Canadian songwriter Joanna Chapman-Smith to our lovely intimate surroundings of the Butterfly Cabinet. Joanna developed her cosmopolitan tastes growing up in multicultural Toronto in a family with Italian-American, New Zealand and Brazilian roots and a well-nurtured thirst for new cultural experiences is unmistakable in Joanna's music. In addition to jazz, folk and classical, her songs also show the influence of many other musical forms, from klezmer and Balkan choral music to tango and flamenco. She is a skilled guitarist, pianist, and clarinetist, but her live shows also feature other, less conventional instruments, many of her own creation. These elements all help distinguish Joanna from other talented young singer-songwriters, but what truly sets her apart is the voice. It's an extraordinary instrument, crystalline and strong, which Joanna guides effortlessly through a nearly four-octave range. The slinky-voiced Canadian whose arch acoustic musings and fondness for the accordion come laced with a hint of Parisian cafes and East European Klezmer music. - Q MAGAZINE Winner of the 2010 Independent Music Award for best acoustic song http://joannacs.com/
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Newcastle-upon-Tyne The Butterfly Cabinet
Price: £5.00
Froots Presents... Rapunzel & Sedayne
Rare London appearance! Based in Fleetwood, Lancashire, duo Rapunzel & Sedayne, aka Rachel McCarron and Sean Breadin, met through music, and found themselves singing together before they'd actually spoken to each other. They have since contributed to a number of critically acclaimed CDs, including Angel High Wires (with Julie Tippetts), and as Venereum Arvum have contributed tracks to Infernal Proteus and John Barleycorn Reborn. Rapunzel (5-string banjo, lap-top harmonium, frame-drum and drones} has been singing all her life, with passions encompassing folk, country and classical. Sedayne (kemence, violin, crwth, flute & kaossilator) is a seasoned singer of traditional song and balladry, a storyteller par excellence who specialises in an variety of ancient and traditional instruments and is an exponent of the lost art of modal improvisation. The debut Rapunzel & Sedayne CD Songs From The Barley Temple was widely acclaimed as one of the records of 2011, highly placed in the fRoots Critics' Poll and Spiral Awards. An album of mainly traditional songs and ballads along with a handful of Rapunzel & Sedayne originals, it features stripped down, raw instrumentation and almost telepathic vocal interplay. Many of the songs featured are sourced from the Max Hunter Collection - an incredible archive of field recordings made by an American travelling salesman in the 1950s and 60s. Although deeply steeped in the traditional music of the English speaking world and the revival sounds of Peter Bellamy, Shirley Collins and Mr Fox, the careful listener may identify a variety of influences from Dr Strangely Strange to Joy Division to early music to Judee Sill. "One of the best, most intriguing, simultaneously fascinating and entertaining debuts out of the UK folk scene in a long time" fRoots PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £9.00
Rare London appearance! Based in Fleetwood, Lancashire, duo Rapunzel & Sedayne, aka Rachel McCarron and Sean Breadin, met through music, and found themselves singing together before they'd actually spoken to each other. They have since contributed to a number of critically acclaimed CDs, including Angel High Wires (with Julie Tippetts), and as Venereum Arvum have contributed tracks to Infernal Proteus and John Barleycorn Reborn. Rapunzel (5-string banjo, lap-top harmonium, frame-drum and drones} has been singing all her life, with passions encompassing folk, country and classical. Sedayne (kemence, violin, crwth, flute & kaossilator) is a seasoned singer of traditional song and balladry, a storyteller par excellence who specialises in an variety of ancient and traditional instruments and is an exponent of the lost art of modal improvisation. The debut Rapunzel & Sedayne CD Songs From The Barley Temple was widely acclaimed as one of the records of 2011, highly placed in the fRoots Critics' Poll and Spiral Awards. An album of mainly traditional songs and ballads along with a handful of Rapunzel & Sedayne originals, it features stripped down, raw instrumentation and almost telepathic vocal interplay. Many of the songs featured are sourced from the Max Hunter Collection - an incredible archive of field recordings made by an American travelling salesman in the 1950s and 60s. Although deeply steeped in the traditional music of the English speaking world and the revival sounds of Peter Bellamy, Shirley Collins and Mr Fox, the careful listener may identify a variety of influences from Dr Strangely Strange to Joy Division to early music to Judee Sill. "One of the best, most intriguing, simultaneously fascinating and entertaining debuts out of the UK folk scene in a long time" fRoots PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £9.00
Attila The Stockbroker
Attila the Stockbroker is a performance poet, and folk punk musician/songwriter. Inspired by punk, and especially The Clash, he's loud, radical, lyrical, reflective, and will make you roar with laughter as well as seethe with anger. A regular at Glastonbury, Attila's melodically political musings are both thoughtful and entertaining. 'Whether he's ranting a poem or bashing out a song, there is something magnificent about Attila in full flight' (Ian McMillan, BBC Radio 4). Support is provided by Australian Alt Country/Blues singer/songwriter Rory Ellis.
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8.00pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £10.00
Attila the Stockbroker is a performance poet, and folk punk musician/songwriter. Inspired by punk, and especially The Clash, he's loud, radical, lyrical, reflective, and will make you roar with laughter as well as seethe with anger. A regular at Glastonbury, Attila's melodically political musings are both thoughtful and entertaining. 'Whether he's ranting a poem or bashing out a song, there is something magnificent about Attila in full flight' (Ian McMillan, BBC Radio 4). Support is provided by Australian Alt Country/Blues singer/songwriter Rory Ellis.
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8.00pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £10.00
Ewan Mclennan
BBC Radio 2 Horizon Folk Awards Winner Ewan Mclennan heads to Korks supported by Dan Wilde and Pilla. 'May well be the best singer you'll hear all year.' Root & Branch Review http://www.ewanmclennan.co.uk/ http://www.danwilde.net/ http://www.myspace.com/davepilla
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Otley Korks Winebar & Brasserie
Price: £7.00
BBC Radio 2 Horizon Folk Awards Winner Ewan Mclennan heads to Korks supported by Dan Wilde and Pilla. 'May well be the best singer you'll hear all year.' Root & Branch Review http://www.ewanmclennan.co.uk/ http://www.danwilde.net/ http://www.myspace.com/davepilla
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Otley Korks Winebar & Brasserie
Price: £7.00
Genticorum
Firmly at the forefront of contemporary Québécois folk music, Genticorum are the deceptively compact line-up of Yann Falquet on guitar and jaw harp, Alexandre de Grosbois-Garand on flute, bass and fiddle and Pascal Gemme on fiddle and foot-percussion, with all three joining forces on vibrantly harmonised vocals. Delving deeply into their rich native traditions, a blend of French, Scottish, Irish and English elements, Genticorum enrich the mix with their own well-travelled tastes and influences, plus bags of charm, humour and irresistible joie de vivre. Winners of numerous awards in their native Canada, they've also gained numerous fans on regular tours around the UK and Europe, and released their fourth album, Nagez Rameurs, to unanimous acclaim in 2011. 'Stunning close-harmony singing alongside terrifically bouncy, jubilant instrumental work, altogether packing a mighty punch' Scotsman 'They're one of Canada's leading traditional bands, & given their big, powerful sound, it's hard to believe they're just a trio' The Independent NB. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. These are available on a first come first served basis. If you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: Doors @ 7.30pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Underbelly
Price: £12.00
Firmly at the forefront of contemporary Québécois folk music, Genticorum are the deceptively compact line-up of Yann Falquet on guitar and jaw harp, Alexandre de Grosbois-Garand on flute, bass and fiddle and Pascal Gemme on fiddle and foot-percussion, with all three joining forces on vibrantly harmonised vocals. Delving deeply into their rich native traditions, a blend of French, Scottish, Irish and English elements, Genticorum enrich the mix with their own well-travelled tastes and influences, plus bags of charm, humour and irresistible joie de vivre. Winners of numerous awards in their native Canada, they've also gained numerous fans on regular tours around the UK and Europe, and released their fourth album, Nagez Rameurs, to unanimous acclaim in 2011. 'Stunning close-harmony singing alongside terrifically bouncy, jubilant instrumental work, altogether packing a mighty punch' Scotsman 'They're one of Canada's leading traditional bands, & given their big, powerful sound, it's hard to believe they're just a trio' The Independent NB. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. These are available on a first come first served basis. If you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: Doors @ 7.30pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Underbelly
Price: £12.00
Kieran Goss
KIERAN GOSS: LIVE AND SOLO One Man, one guitar and a voice sent express mail from heaven. Time Out Magazine Long hailed as one of Ireland's leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss's music has won him fans across the globe. But if his songs have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend. Live on stage is where Kieran Goss really shines. He appeared at the Brook as the Special Guest of Eddi Reader in November last year and now he returns as part of his own 30 date UK tour. The sense of fun is tremendous, the playing first rate and the songs are sheer quality. The encores were genuine, but only because the man is too. The Irish Times Kieran Goss is one of the most gifted performers around today. He has an amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way. This guy is the real deal, and that's what makes him the star he is. Don Williams "I've toured with Kieran and watched him perform many times. I've seen him win the hearts of everyone in the room, not just with his great songs and instinctive musicality, but with his warmth and humour. It's the performance of an artist at the top of his game, delivered with intelligence and integrity... Kieran Goss is one of Ireland's national treasures." Rodney Crowell This is a rare chance to see Kieran performing live and solo. Don't miss it!
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Southampton Brook
Price: £12.00
KIERAN GOSS: LIVE AND SOLO One Man, one guitar and a voice sent express mail from heaven. Time Out Magazine Long hailed as one of Ireland's leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss's music has won him fans across the globe. But if his songs have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend. Live on stage is where Kieran Goss really shines. He appeared at the Brook as the Special Guest of Eddi Reader in November last year and now he returns as part of his own 30 date UK tour. The sense of fun is tremendous, the playing first rate and the songs are sheer quality. The encores were genuine, but only because the man is too. The Irish Times Kieran Goss is one of the most gifted performers around today. He has an amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way. This guy is the real deal, and that's what makes him the star he is. Don Williams "I've toured with Kieran and watched him perform many times. I've seen him win the hearts of everyone in the room, not just with his great songs and instinctive musicality, but with his warmth and humour. It's the performance of an artist at the top of his game, delivered with intelligence and integrity... Kieran Goss is one of Ireland's national treasures." Rodney Crowell This is a rare chance to see Kieran performing live and solo. Don't miss it!
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Southampton Brook
Price: £12.00
Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six, Marmaduke Dando Hutchings And Richard Barry
FOLKLORE Presents! www.folkloreuk.com/ Jamboree are very, VERY excited to announce our next headliners at Jamboree as none other than Louis Barabbas and the Bedlam Six!! One of my all time favorite live acts (with an extremely worthy support from the wonderful Marmaduke Dando and Richard Barry) Louis Barabbas and The Bedlam Six Their infamous live shows incorporating rock, jazz, folk and theatre influences have proved time and time again that the group is at home on any line-up, even sharing the bill with such disparate acts as Motorhead, Sun Ras Arkestra, I Am Kloot, Eliza Carthy, The Blockheads, Emmanuel Jal and The Buzzcocks. In the last year alone they have toured Europe, the States and Mexico, inspiring stage invasions, dancing in the aisles and a confused mixture of exhaustion and bonhomie wherever they go. They are signed to co-operative Manchester-based label Debt Records. Marmaduke Dando Hutchings A singer of morose ballads and frisky drunken jigs, often extracting references to early Scott Walker, Brel and Weill. Bred from genuine pirate ancestry in a southern port, now based in London. He writes about all the horrors and beauties of the modern world, and barks them back at it with his dear band on the cold and regimented performance stages of London. Richard Barry Richard is one of the most fondly revered performers on the UK folk circuit and Debt Records is making it their business to bring his work to a wider audience (whether he likes it or not).
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London Jamboree
Price: £4.00
FOLKLORE Presents! www.folkloreuk.com/ Jamboree are very, VERY excited to announce our next headliners at Jamboree as none other than Louis Barabbas and the Bedlam Six!! One of my all time favorite live acts (with an extremely worthy support from the wonderful Marmaduke Dando and Richard Barry) Louis Barabbas and The Bedlam Six Their infamous live shows incorporating rock, jazz, folk and theatre influences have proved time and time again that the group is at home on any line-up, even sharing the bill with such disparate acts as Motorhead, Sun Ras Arkestra, I Am Kloot, Eliza Carthy, The Blockheads, Emmanuel Jal and The Buzzcocks. In the last year alone they have toured Europe, the States and Mexico, inspiring stage invasions, dancing in the aisles and a confused mixture of exhaustion and bonhomie wherever they go. They are signed to co-operative Manchester-based label Debt Records. Marmaduke Dando Hutchings A singer of morose ballads and frisky drunken jigs, often extracting references to early Scott Walker, Brel and Weill. Bred from genuine pirate ancestry in a southern port, now based in London. He writes about all the horrors and beauties of the modern world, and barks them back at it with his dear band on the cold and regimented performance stages of London. Richard Barry Richard is one of the most fondly revered performers on the UK folk circuit and Debt Records is making it their business to bring his work to a wider audience (whether he likes it or not).
Date: Sun, 27 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London Jamboree
Price: £4.00
Sarah Jarosz
Sarah returns following her 2011 sell out concert. Thoroughly enchanting, Sarah Jarosz provides ninety minutes of flawless musical perfection that even the most hardened of critics would find difficult to fault. this intimately set gig was an absolute delight to witness.So one reviewer wrote. Bluegrass and acoustic music at it's best
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £14.00
Sarah returns following her 2011 sell out concert. Thoroughly enchanting, Sarah Jarosz provides ninety minutes of flawless musical perfection that even the most hardened of critics would find difficult to fault. this intimately set gig was an absolute delight to witness.So one reviewer wrote. Bluegrass and acoustic music at it's best
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £14.00
Tir Na Nog
Leo O'Kelly and Sonny Condell are coming back for more! Audiences have acclaimed their return and have revelled in the musicianship and pedigree of this Irish duo. Their array of beautifully original songs, together with the playful banter emanating from these two troubadours, guarantees that an evening with Tir na nOg is one to savour. The history of Tir na nOg is impressive and intriguing. A period, in the early 70's, of extensive touring (with the likes of Jethro Tull and Procol Harum) together with three studio albums, enabled world-wide and respected recognition. Forty years on and the magic continues! "Tir na nOg blew me away - that mix of Irishness, folk and Led Zeppelin" (Mojo Magazine). For more info. check out www.tirnanog-progfolk.com
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8.00pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £10.00
Leo O'Kelly and Sonny Condell are coming back for more! Audiences have acclaimed their return and have revelled in the musicianship and pedigree of this Irish duo. Their array of beautifully original songs, together with the playful banter emanating from these two troubadours, guarantees that an evening with Tir na nOg is one to savour. The history of Tir na nOg is impressive and intriguing. A period, in the early 70's, of extensive touring (with the likes of Jethro Tull and Procol Harum) together with three studio albums, enabled world-wide and respected recognition. Forty years on and the magic continues! "Tir na nOg blew me away - that mix of Irishness, folk and Led Zeppelin" (Mojo Magazine). For more info. check out www.tirnanog-progfolk.com
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8.00pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £10.00
Jim Causley
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Johnny Dowd
We're excited to be presenting Johnny Dowd's first Manchester show in over five years. Texan guitar-slinger and dark, musical visionary Johnny Dowd is set to release his new studio album No Regrets, a record about 'girls and women', on 2 April on his own Mother Jinx Records. The Ithaca, New York-based musician has been constantly evolving sonically since his early, lo-fi gothic Americana releases and No Regrets marks another installment for an artist who has become one of America's finest observers of life in the dark recesses of the American Dream. Recorded at The Shop, his own small recording facility and featuring the likes of Jennie Lowe Stearns, Mary B Lorson, and longtime collaborator Kim Sherwood-Case, No Regrets is one of Johnny's most personal records to date. Dowd was almost 50 when Wrong Side of Memphis, his debut solo record of wracked country-folk-rock tunes, drew comparisons to Nick Cave in the alternative press. To a degree, that parallel was justified, as Wrong Side of Memphis devoted itself to murder songs and tales of doomed sinners. Dowd had grown up in Texas, Memphis, and Oklahoma before operating a trucking business in upstate New York, and his songs veered close to the source of American creepiness. Yet gallows humour and Dowd's crackly voice tended to undercut any traces of self-importance, while his debut album dominated by his singing and guitar, yet featuring spooky dabs of organ and synthesiser that placed him outside of the rootsy Americana camp immediately established Dowd as an important cult figure whose weirdness seemed to be wrought from true experience. On his second album, 1999′s Pictures from Life's Other Side, Dowd edged slightly away from the cliff, using a full band of musicians and a female backing singer to craft a punchier and less folk-rooted sound. His singing and lyrics, however, remained nearly as disquieting as they were the first time around. Temporary Shelter, issued in early 2001, and The Pawnbroker's Wife, from the following year, were more accessible records. Cemetery Shoes followed in 2004, while A Drunkard's Masterpiece (comprised of three opuses that flaunt Dowd's patented mix of dark, mutant alt-country) arrived four years later. 'Brilliantly macabre, rib-tickling, poised and admirably raw dirty rock 'n' roll from the shaded supremo' Daily Mirror 'A Drunkard's Masterpiece is a creative car crash of Americana, beatnik rock, poetry, prose, jazz rock, rap, screaming metal guitar, retro pop, spoken word and country noir' MOJO This is Johnny's first Manchester show since a joint headline show with Jim White in 2006. His previous Manchester show, at Night & Day Cafe in 2005, has since been released as a live album. This show is a co-promotion with Classic Slum. http://www.johnnydowd.com/ http://www.heymanchester.com/
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester Ruby Lounge
Price: £9.00
We're excited to be presenting Johnny Dowd's first Manchester show in over five years. Texan guitar-slinger and dark, musical visionary Johnny Dowd is set to release his new studio album No Regrets, a record about 'girls and women', on 2 April on his own Mother Jinx Records. The Ithaca, New York-based musician has been constantly evolving sonically since his early, lo-fi gothic Americana releases and No Regrets marks another installment for an artist who has become one of America's finest observers of life in the dark recesses of the American Dream. Recorded at The Shop, his own small recording facility and featuring the likes of Jennie Lowe Stearns, Mary B Lorson, and longtime collaborator Kim Sherwood-Case, No Regrets is one of Johnny's most personal records to date. Dowd was almost 50 when Wrong Side of Memphis, his debut solo record of wracked country-folk-rock tunes, drew comparisons to Nick Cave in the alternative press. To a degree, that parallel was justified, as Wrong Side of Memphis devoted itself to murder songs and tales of doomed sinners. Dowd had grown up in Texas, Memphis, and Oklahoma before operating a trucking business in upstate New York, and his songs veered close to the source of American creepiness. Yet gallows humour and Dowd's crackly voice tended to undercut any traces of self-importance, while his debut album dominated by his singing and guitar, yet featuring spooky dabs of organ and synthesiser that placed him outside of the rootsy Americana camp immediately established Dowd as an important cult figure whose weirdness seemed to be wrought from true experience. On his second album, 1999′s Pictures from Life's Other Side, Dowd edged slightly away from the cliff, using a full band of musicians and a female backing singer to craft a punchier and less folk-rooted sound. His singing and lyrics, however, remained nearly as disquieting as they were the first time around. Temporary Shelter, issued in early 2001, and The Pawnbroker's Wife, from the following year, were more accessible records. Cemetery Shoes followed in 2004, while A Drunkard's Masterpiece (comprised of three opuses that flaunt Dowd's patented mix of dark, mutant alt-country) arrived four years later. 'Brilliantly macabre, rib-tickling, poised and admirably raw dirty rock 'n' roll from the shaded supremo' Daily Mirror 'A Drunkard's Masterpiece is a creative car crash of Americana, beatnik rock, poetry, prose, jazz rock, rap, screaming metal guitar, retro pop, spoken word and country noir' MOJO This is Johnny's first Manchester show since a joint headline show with Jim White in 2006. His previous Manchester show, at Night & Day Cafe in 2005, has since been released as a live album. This show is a co-promotion with Classic Slum. http://www.johnnydowd.com/ http://www.heymanchester.com/
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester Ruby Lounge
Price: £9.00
Thank Folk For That Live: Paper Aeroplanes
Join Thank Folk For That for their third live night at The Castle, Manchester On May 28th, we welcome the very brilliant and beautiful Paper Aeroplanes as our headliner With a handful of superb LP's and EP's to their name, this Welsh-duo have deservedly been receiving praise from all ends of the spectrum for some time now, having been played regularly by Huw Stephens, Cerys Matthews, Bob Harris, Lauren Laverne and many more across the BBC's finest of radio stations. In addition to their brilliant headline shows, they have supported the likes of Ed Sheeran, Ellen And The Escapades and Terra Naomi, and their music has been described as 'No pretence, no artifice, just great, memorable songs and a voice that'd charm a piranha' - Adam Walton In support we have two equally brilliant local acts - first off is the fantastic all-girl Literature Thieves*, with their charming harmonies and impressive, bouncy folk; whilst opening the night we have Manchester's very own, and very talented, Jake Olah www.paperaeroplanesmusic.com @Lit_Thieves www.thankfolkforthat.com *Literature Thieves will be replacing the originally-billed Evening Chorus, who unfortunately cannot make the show due to personal circumstances
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester The Castle Hotel
Price: £5.00
Join Thank Folk For That for their third live night at The Castle, Manchester On May 28th, we welcome the very brilliant and beautiful Paper Aeroplanes as our headliner With a handful of superb LP's and EP's to their name, this Welsh-duo have deservedly been receiving praise from all ends of the spectrum for some time now, having been played regularly by Huw Stephens, Cerys Matthews, Bob Harris, Lauren Laverne and many more across the BBC's finest of radio stations. In addition to their brilliant headline shows, they have supported the likes of Ed Sheeran, Ellen And The Escapades and Terra Naomi, and their music has been described as 'No pretence, no artifice, just great, memorable songs and a voice that'd charm a piranha' - Adam Walton In support we have two equally brilliant local acts - first off is the fantastic all-girl Literature Thieves*, with their charming harmonies and impressive, bouncy folk; whilst opening the night we have Manchester's very own, and very talented, Jake Olah www.paperaeroplanesmusic.com @Lit_Thieves www.thankfolkforthat.com *Literature Thieves will be replacing the originally-billed Evening Chorus, who unfortunately cannot make the show due to personal circumstances
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester The Castle Hotel
Price: £5.00
100 Club Tuesday Blues Featuring Connie Lush & Blues Shouter
Plus support
Date: Tue, 29 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm - 11pm
Venue: London 100 Club
Price: £10.00
Plus support
Date: Tue, 29 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm - 11pm
Venue: London 100 Club
Price: £10.00
Sally Spring
From North Carolina, USA, Sally Spring and her Folk-Country Blue Boys (Trio) perform a rare concert in England. Sally's "soulful and gritty style" (Uncut, UK), "transfixing, gorgeous alto" (Sing Out!), along with husband, Ted Lyons (who's performed with Alex Chilton, Sun Ra, Percy Sledge, John Lee Hooker) with his eclectic, edgy, rhythmic style on resonator guitar (his playing sounds like a mix of Ry Cooder & James Blood Ulmer) and bass player Harvey Gold, perform roots music that combines pop, folk, Memphis and southern Appalachia styles that will stir your soul. Their latest CD, "Made Of Stars", received international acclaim and reached #1 in the Euro-Americana chart and #2 worldwide on both Americana and International Folk radio. "Sally is a treasure. (Gene ParsonsThe Byrds), Sally Spring is a gem" (Bob Harris). Don't Miss.
Date: Tue, 29 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £8.00
From North Carolina, USA, Sally Spring and her Folk-Country Blue Boys (Trio) perform a rare concert in England. Sally's "soulful and gritty style" (Uncut, UK), "transfixing, gorgeous alto" (Sing Out!), along with husband, Ted Lyons (who's performed with Alex Chilton, Sun Ra, Percy Sledge, John Lee Hooker) with his eclectic, edgy, rhythmic style on resonator guitar (his playing sounds like a mix of Ry Cooder & James Blood Ulmer) and bass player Harvey Gold, perform roots music that combines pop, folk, Memphis and southern Appalachia styles that will stir your soul. Their latest CD, "Made Of Stars", received international acclaim and reached #1 in the Euro-Americana chart and #2 worldwide on both Americana and International Folk radio. "Sally is a treasure. (Gene ParsonsThe Byrds), Sally Spring is a gem" (Bob Harris). Don't Miss.
Date: Tue, 29 May 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £8.00
Cara Luft
An evening of Acoustic Music
Date: Tue, 29 May 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Oxford Baby Simple
Price: £7.00
An evening of Acoustic Music
Date: Tue, 29 May 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Oxford Baby Simple
Price: £7.00
Cara Luft
An evening of Acoustic Music
Date: Tue, 29 May 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Oxford Baby Simple
Price: £5.00
An evening of Acoustic Music
Date: Tue, 29 May 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Oxford Baby Simple
Price: £5.00
A Feast Of Midland Folk
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Birmingham The Red Lion Kings Heath
Price: £12.00
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Birmingham The Red Lion Kings Heath
Price: £12.00
Trio Tekke
Trio Tekke were formed in London in November 2005 by Antonis Antoniou (tzouras, vocals), Lefteris Moumtzis (guitar, vocals) and Colin Somervell (double bass). After a long study and contact with the Rempetiko song of the era of Markos Vamvakaris, the two Cypriots began to experiment in applying the Rempetiko in more contemporary ways of expression, in an attempt to include other parts of their musical past hence bring out in this way their true musical identity. With the addition of the talented Anglo-Chilean Colin Somervell on double bass, things took an interesting and very creative course, leading them to the development of an original and particularly fresh sound that they call Reggetika. Reggetika is the term that expresses the blend of different characteristics (rhythm, harmony improvisation e.t.c.) of some musical styles, like Reggae, Latin, Jazz e.t.c. with the colour and the melody lines of Rempetiko, which is after all the root. This work has been tremendously successful abroad since it was invited to be presented in events organised by Universities in Dublin, Cork (Ireland) and in Hamburg (Germany) as well as in several festival and important live venues in Great Britain.
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Coventry Taylor Johns House
Price: £6.00
Trio Tekke were formed in London in November 2005 by Antonis Antoniou (tzouras, vocals), Lefteris Moumtzis (guitar, vocals) and Colin Somervell (double bass). After a long study and contact with the Rempetiko song of the era of Markos Vamvakaris, the two Cypriots began to experiment in applying the Rempetiko in more contemporary ways of expression, in an attempt to include other parts of their musical past hence bring out in this way their true musical identity. With the addition of the talented Anglo-Chilean Colin Somervell on double bass, things took an interesting and very creative course, leading them to the development of an original and particularly fresh sound that they call Reggetika. Reggetika is the term that expresses the blend of different characteristics (rhythm, harmony improvisation e.t.c.) of some musical styles, like Reggae, Latin, Jazz e.t.c. with the colour and the melody lines of Rempetiko, which is after all the root. This work has been tremendously successful abroad since it was invited to be presented in events organised by Universities in Dublin, Cork (Ireland) and in Hamburg (Germany) as well as in several festival and important live venues in Great Britain.
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Coventry Taylor Johns House
Price: £6.00
Trio Tekke
Trio Tekke were formed in London in November 2005 by Antonis Antoniou (tzouras, vocals), Lefteris Moumtzis (guitar, vocals) and Colin Somervell (double bass). After a long study and contact with the Rempetiko song of the era of Markos Vamvakaris, the two Cypriots began to experiment in applying the Rempetiko in more contemporary ways of expression, in an attempt to include other parts of their musical past hence bring out in this way their true musical identity. With the addition of the talented Anglo-Chilean Colin Somervell on double bass, things took an interesting and very creative course, leading them to the development of an original and particularly fresh sound that they call Reggetika. Reggetika is the term that expresses the blend of different characteristics (rhythm, harmony improvisation e.t.c.) of some musical styles, like Reggae, Latin, Jazz e.t.c. with the colour and the melody lines of Rempetiko, which is after all the root. This work has been tremendously successful abroad since it was invited to be presented in events organised by Universities in Dublin, Cork (Ireland) and in Hamburg (Germany) as well as in several festival and important live venues in Great Britain.
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Coventry Taylor Johns House
Price: £5.00
Trio Tekke were formed in London in November 2005 by Antonis Antoniou (tzouras, vocals), Lefteris Moumtzis (guitar, vocals) and Colin Somervell (double bass). After a long study and contact with the Rempetiko song of the era of Markos Vamvakaris, the two Cypriots began to experiment in applying the Rempetiko in more contemporary ways of expression, in an attempt to include other parts of their musical past hence bring out in this way their true musical identity. With the addition of the talented Anglo-Chilean Colin Somervell on double bass, things took an interesting and very creative course, leading them to the development of an original and particularly fresh sound that they call Reggetika. Reggetika is the term that expresses the blend of different characteristics (rhythm, harmony improvisation e.t.c.) of some musical styles, like Reggae, Latin, Jazz e.t.c. with the colour and the melody lines of Rempetiko, which is after all the root. This work has been tremendously successful abroad since it was invited to be presented in events organised by Universities in Dublin, Cork (Ireland) and in Hamburg (Germany) as well as in several festival and important live venues in Great Britain.
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Coventry Taylor Johns House
Price: £5.00
Alejandro Toledo & The Magic Tombolinos
The Magic Tombolinos, fronted by the charismatic Argentine Alejandro Toledo, seem to have come from out of nowhere, not only storming the world music scene, but bursting its banks in the process... None of us in the group really understand what "world music‟ means, we just absorb what we like and play what we please. Alejandro Toledo Triumphant performances at festivals across Europe, including raucous showings at WOMAD and Larmer Tree in the UK, are amongst the year's highlights. With members hailing from Italy, Portugal and Costa Rica (in addition to Argentina), the group have woven together a cohesive, lithe and exuberant sound, despite their varied musical backgrounds. Elements of Balkan, gypsy, jazz and flamenco music (all performed with an assured swagger), coupled with their energetic live shows, have invited comparisons to bands such as Gogol Bordello, Mano Negra (Manu Chao), Rodrigo y Gabriela and Fanfare Ciocarlia. September 2011 saw the release of their debut album, "Full Attack, With Sudden Defenses" (Inclusionism Records). I love the music these guys come out with, great energy Maxi Jazz (Faithless) They don't do energetic, they do nuclear! Rob Brydon Be sure to catch them live, and bring your dancing shoes Songlines Bursting with a contagious happiness fRoots Multinational they may be, but to a man they're very much our own WOMAD The Magic Tombolinos appeared as guests on The Rob Brydon Show: Christmas Special, which aired on BBC2, with repeats on Dave. The Magic Tombolinos won Channel 4‟s 2010 Evo Music Rooms Award. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.00
The Magic Tombolinos, fronted by the charismatic Argentine Alejandro Toledo, seem to have come from out of nowhere, not only storming the world music scene, but bursting its banks in the process... None of us in the group really understand what "world music‟ means, we just absorb what we like and play what we please. Alejandro Toledo Triumphant performances at festivals across Europe, including raucous showings at WOMAD and Larmer Tree in the UK, are amongst the year's highlights. With members hailing from Italy, Portugal and Costa Rica (in addition to Argentina), the group have woven together a cohesive, lithe and exuberant sound, despite their varied musical backgrounds. Elements of Balkan, gypsy, jazz and flamenco music (all performed with an assured swagger), coupled with their energetic live shows, have invited comparisons to bands such as Gogol Bordello, Mano Negra (Manu Chao), Rodrigo y Gabriela and Fanfare Ciocarlia. September 2011 saw the release of their debut album, "Full Attack, With Sudden Defenses" (Inclusionism Records). I love the music these guys come out with, great energy Maxi Jazz (Faithless) They don't do energetic, they do nuclear! Rob Brydon Be sure to catch them live, and bring your dancing shoes Songlines Bursting with a contagious happiness fRoots Multinational they may be, but to a man they're very much our own WOMAD The Magic Tombolinos appeared as guests on The Rob Brydon Show: Christmas Special, which aired on BBC2, with repeats on Dave. The Magic Tombolinos won Channel 4‟s 2010 Evo Music Rooms Award. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.00
Tannahill Weavers
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland 's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries and swings from instrumentals and reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs to demonstrate the rich musical heritage of the Celtic people. This combination of traditional melodies, delivered with tight harmonies and driving rhythmic accompaniment, makes their performances truly memorable, and has won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. "An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." New York Times
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £10.00
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland 's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries and swings from instrumentals and reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs to demonstrate the rich musical heritage of the Celtic people. This combination of traditional melodies, delivered with tight harmonies and driving rhythmic accompaniment, makes their performances truly memorable, and has won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. "An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." New York Times
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £10.00
Tannahill Weavers
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland 's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries and swings from instrumentals and reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs to demonstrate the rich musical heritage of the Celtic people. This combination of traditional melodies, delivered with tight harmonies and driving rhythmic accompaniment, makes their performances truly memorable, and has won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. "An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." New York Times
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £8.00
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland 's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries and swings from instrumentals and reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs to demonstrate the rich musical heritage of the Celtic people. This combination of traditional melodies, delivered with tight harmonies and driving rhythmic accompaniment, makes their performances truly memorable, and has won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. "An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." New York Times
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £8.00
Adam Hurt
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: London Willesden Folk Union
Price: £8.00
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: London Willesden Folk Union
Price: £8.00
Tannahill Weavers
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland 's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries and swings from instrumentals and reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs to demonstrate the rich musical heritage of the Celtic people. This combination of traditional melodies, delivered with tight harmonies and driving rhythmic accompaniment, makes their performances truly memorable, and has won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. "An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." New York Times
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £6.00
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland 's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries and swings from instrumentals and reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs to demonstrate the rich musical heritage of the Celtic people. This combination of traditional melodies, delivered with tight harmonies and driving rhythmic accompaniment, makes their performances truly memorable, and has won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. "An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." New York Times
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £6.00
Steve Tilston's Folk Roots With Wizz Jones
Doors open 8pm Learning his guitar licks from the likes of Davy Graham and Long John Baldry while playing in the coffee bars of London's Soho during the 1950's, Wizz busked throughout Europe from the streets of Paris to the markets of Marrakech during the early sixties and was later cited by John Renbourn and Eric Clapton as an important early influence. With his unique acoustic guitar style, an eclectic repertoire and a right hand worthy of Broonzy, Wizz is the consummate musicians' musician. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £11.00
Doors open 8pm Learning his guitar licks from the likes of Davy Graham and Long John Baldry while playing in the coffee bars of London's Soho during the 1950's, Wizz busked throughout Europe from the streets of Paris to the markets of Marrakech during the early sixties and was later cited by John Renbourn and Eric Clapton as an important early influence. With his unique acoustic guitar style, an eclectic repertoire and a right hand worthy of Broonzy, Wizz is the consummate musicians' musician. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £11.00
Steve Tilston's Folk Roots With Wizz Jones
Doors open 8pm Learning his guitar licks from the likes of Davy Graham and Long John Baldry while playing in the coffee bars of London's Soho during the 1950's, Wizz busked throughout Europe from the streets of Paris to the markets of Marrakech during the early sixties and was later cited by John Renbourn and Eric Clapton as an important early influence. With his unique acoustic guitar style, an eclectic repertoire and a right hand worthy of Broonzy, Wizz is the consummate musicians' musician. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Doors open 8pm Learning his guitar licks from the likes of Davy Graham and Long John Baldry while playing in the coffee bars of London's Soho during the 1950's, Wizz busked throughout Europe from the streets of Paris to the markets of Marrakech during the early sixties and was later cited by John Renbourn and Eric Clapton as an important early influence. With his unique acoustic guitar style, an eclectic repertoire and a right hand worthy of Broonzy, Wizz is the consummate musicians' musician. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Rory Ellis (australia) And Attila The Stockbroker
Country blues star Rory Ellis (Melbourne Australia) teams up with legendary performance poet Attila The Stockbroker in this double bill, upstairs at the Jenny Lind, Hastings. Tickets are just £8. This is a small intimate venue and the gig is limited to forty people. Advance booking is strongly recommended. It is likely this gig will sell out.
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Hastings The Jenny Lind
Price: £8.00
Country blues star Rory Ellis (Melbourne Australia) teams up with legendary performance poet Attila The Stockbroker in this double bill, upstairs at the Jenny Lind, Hastings. Tickets are just £8. This is a small intimate venue and the gig is limited to forty people. Advance booking is strongly recommended. It is likely this gig will sell out.
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Hastings The Jenny Lind
Price: £8.00
Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams
From Sleepy Hollow, New York State: Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams. In 1998 The Grand Slambvovians ( AKAGandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams) emerged from the misty hills of Sleepy Hollow, New York State, and exploded upon the psycho-folk music scene with their stunning self-produced debut release, A Good Thief Tips His Hat. The quirky quartet toured throughout the USA, rapidly developed a fiercely loyal, all-ages following, before invading the UK. Featured recently in Relix Magazine, the New York Times and on the CBS hit show, Joan of Arcadia, the charismatic live performances of Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams and whimsical blend of folk, rock, hillbilly and pop have simply captivated audiences and critics alike. "Kind like a hillbilly Pink Floyd" come see for yourself what the world is talking about. http://www.slambovia.com
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £10.00
From Sleepy Hollow, New York State: Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams. In 1998 The Grand Slambvovians ( AKAGandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams) emerged from the misty hills of Sleepy Hollow, New York State, and exploded upon the psycho-folk music scene with their stunning self-produced debut release, A Good Thief Tips His Hat. The quirky quartet toured throughout the USA, rapidly developed a fiercely loyal, all-ages following, before invading the UK. Featured recently in Relix Magazine, the New York Times and on the CBS hit show, Joan of Arcadia, the charismatic live performances of Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams and whimsical blend of folk, rock, hillbilly and pop have simply captivated audiences and critics alike. "Kind like a hillbilly Pink Floyd" come see for yourself what the world is talking about. http://www.slambovia.com
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £10.00
Emily Maguire
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £10.00
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £10.00
Emily Maguire
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £5.00
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £5.00
Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart
Few husband-wife musical duos provide audiences with the complete entertainment package that Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart dish out in a live performance. Armed with clever acoustic guitar interplay, autobiographical songwriting, lovely harmonies, and humorous storytelling this couple captivates your attention from the first moment they are onstage. Based out of Tennessee, Earle and Stuart draw from blues, pop, country, rock, and more in their heartfelt music. The years of touring the folk/Americana circuit (playing 170 concerts a year) have given them a knack for reaching out to the audience in an intimate come in to my living room fashion. Stacey and Mark own their own record label, Gearle Records, and have made 8 CDs over the years. Since meeting in 1992 and marrying in late 1993, the partners have toured the USA, Canada, and Europe repeatedly. They left the environment of pursuing a major label deal in Nashville in 1998 to target small intimate venue crowds in theaters, coffeehouses, festivals, clubs, and house concerts. This has become their home and they are a recognized fixture on the folk music trail they blaze. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.50
Few husband-wife musical duos provide audiences with the complete entertainment package that Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart dish out in a live performance. Armed with clever acoustic guitar interplay, autobiographical songwriting, lovely harmonies, and humorous storytelling this couple captivates your attention from the first moment they are onstage. Based out of Tennessee, Earle and Stuart draw from blues, pop, country, rock, and more in their heartfelt music. The years of touring the folk/Americana circuit (playing 170 concerts a year) have given them a knack for reaching out to the audience in an intimate come in to my living room fashion. Stacey and Mark own their own record label, Gearle Records, and have made 8 CDs over the years. Since meeting in 1992 and marrying in late 1993, the partners have toured the USA, Canada, and Europe repeatedly. They left the environment of pursuing a major label deal in Nashville in 1998 to target small intimate venue crowds in theaters, coffeehouses, festivals, clubs, and house concerts. This has become their home and they are a recognized fixture on the folk music trail they blaze. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.50
Kieran Goss
7pm Doors and Bar Open 8pm Roselands 8.45pm Kieran Goss Set 1 9.45pm Floor Singers 10.15pm Kieran Goss Set 2 11.00pm Close
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Uxbridge RNA
Price: £8.00
7pm Doors and Bar Open 8pm Roselands 8.45pm Kieran Goss Set 1 9.45pm Floor Singers 10.15pm Kieran Goss Set 2 11.00pm Close
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Uxbridge RNA
Price: £8.00
Kieran Goss
7pm Doors and Bar Open 8pm Roselands 8.45pm Kieran Goss Set 1 9.45pm Floor Singers 10.15pm Kieran Goss Set 2 11.00pm Close
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Uxbridge RNA
Price: £5.00
7pm Doors and Bar Open 8pm Roselands 8.45pm Kieran Goss Set 1 9.45pm Floor Singers 10.15pm Kieran Goss Set 2 11.00pm Close
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Uxbridge RNA
Price: £5.00
Saiichi Sugiyama Band +steve Summers Band
31st May Saiichi Sugiyama Band +Steve Summers Band 8pm tickets £8.00, £6.00 in advance A double headline from two great Blues rock acts. Nearly fifteen years after the critically acclaimed debut album as a solo artist, Saiichi Sugiyama returns again with a hot new band and a dynamic live show featuring 90 minutes of his own unique brand of Blues Rock. The Steve Summers Band play blues drenched rock music- from the Mississippi to the Thames Delta, Chicago to London, playing a tasty mix of blues classics and original compositions.
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ascot Jagz
Price: £6.00
31st May Saiichi Sugiyama Band +Steve Summers Band 8pm tickets £8.00, £6.00 in advance A double headline from two great Blues rock acts. Nearly fifteen years after the critically acclaimed debut album as a solo artist, Saiichi Sugiyama returns again with a hot new band and a dynamic live show featuring 90 minutes of his own unique brand of Blues Rock. The Steve Summers Band play blues drenched rock music- from the Mississippi to the Thames Delta, Chicago to London, playing a tasty mix of blues classics and original compositions.
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ascot Jagz
Price: £6.00
Northumbrian Voices
The First of our Diamond Jubilee Flower Festival Concerts featuring The Mothe's Union Diocesan Choir, The Coquet Singers, The Wannieliners and Voicemail singing a selection of traditional and world music. Also featuring solo's and duets by Kim Bibby Wilson and John Bibby
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: Newcastle upon Tyne St Nicholas Cathedral
Price: £10.00
The First of our Diamond Jubilee Flower Festival Concerts featuring The Mothe's Union Diocesan Choir, The Coquet Singers, The Wannieliners and Voicemail singing a selection of traditional and world music. Also featuring solo's and duets by Kim Bibby Wilson and John Bibby
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: Newcastle upon Tyne St Nicholas Cathedral
Price: £10.00
Northumbrian Voices
The First of our Diamond Jubilee Flower Festival Concerts featuring The Mothe's Union Diocesan Choir, The Coquet Singers, The Wannieliners and Voicemail singing a selection of traditional and world music. Also featuring solo's and duets by Kim Bibby Wilson and John Bibby
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: Newcastle upon Tyne St Nicholas Cathedral
Price: £7.00
The First of our Diamond Jubilee Flower Festival Concerts featuring The Mothe's Union Diocesan Choir, The Coquet Singers, The Wannieliners and Voicemail singing a selection of traditional and world music. Also featuring solo's and duets by Kim Bibby Wilson and John Bibby
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: Newcastle upon Tyne St Nicholas Cathedral
Price: £7.00
Al Parrish
For 17 years Al's charismatic presence, boundless energy and great voice (half way between melted chocolate and sex) was a key element in the worldwide success of Canadian band Tanglefoot. Now touring solo, Al performs self-penned material, carefully chosen covers and some of those Tanglefoot favourites, using acoustic guitar or his trademark double bass, or simply singing a cappella.
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £9.00
For 17 years Al's charismatic presence, boundless energy and great voice (half way between melted chocolate and sex) was a key element in the worldwide success of Canadian band Tanglefoot. Now touring solo, Al performs self-penned material, carefully chosen covers and some of those Tanglefoot favourites, using acoustic guitar or his trademark double bass, or simply singing a cappella.
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £9.00
Al Parrish
For 17 years Al's charismatic presence, boundless energy and great voice (half way between melted chocolate and sex) was a key element in the worldwide success of Canadian band Tanglefoot. Now touring solo, Al performs self-penned material, carefully chosen covers and some of those Tanglefoot favourites, using acoustic guitar or his trademark double bass, or simply singing a cappella.
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
For 17 years Al's charismatic presence, boundless energy and great voice (half way between melted chocolate and sex) was a key element in the worldwide success of Canadian band Tanglefoot. Now touring solo, Al performs self-penned material, carefully chosen covers and some of those Tanglefoot favourites, using acoustic guitar or his trademark double bass, or simply singing a cappella.
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
My Dad's Bigger Than Your Dad Festival Day 1
Day 1 of MDBTYD Festival will be an intimate all seated event limited to only 60 people with a very special finale, tickets are on sale now so buy your tickets early. BUSWELL Simply put, Buswell is a band formed of lots of musicians, playing music written by Shaun Buswell, even though he can't actually read or write music. Some play scores written by Shaun himself and others add their own take to the sounds. The result is a nearly 30 piece collective of musicians all reproducing the same songs in different forms, but all in the same spirit. The spirit of Buswell.
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Swindon Victoria
Price: £5.00
Day 1 of MDBTYD Festival will be an intimate all seated event limited to only 60 people with a very special finale, tickets are on sale now so buy your tickets early. BUSWELL Simply put, Buswell is a band formed of lots of musicians, playing music written by Shaun Buswell, even though he can't actually read or write music. Some play scores written by Shaun himself and others add their own take to the sounds. The result is a nearly 30 piece collective of musicians all reproducing the same songs in different forms, but all in the same spirit. The spirit of Buswell.
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Swindon Victoria
Price: £5.00
Chester Folk Festival 2012 - Weekend Tickets
A full bank holiday weekend of music, song and dance. Guests include Chris Wood, The Churchfitters, Steve Tilston, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Cloudstreet, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, The Young'Uns, Al Parrish, Flossie Malavialle and many more. Camping passes are available on the second page. 'Earlybird' tickets are available until 1st May.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 12pm
Venue: Chester Folk Festival
Price: £0.00 - £62.00
A full bank holiday weekend of music, song and dance. Guests include Chris Wood, The Churchfitters, Steve Tilston, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Cloudstreet, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, The Young'Uns, Al Parrish, Flossie Malavialle and many more. Camping passes are available on the second page. 'Earlybird' tickets are available until 1st May.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 12pm
Venue: Chester Folk Festival
Price: £0.00 - £62.00
Chester Folk Festival 2012 - Tickets For Friday Only
A full bank holiday weekend of music, song and dance. Guests include Chris Wood, The Churchfitters, Steve Tilston, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Cloudstreet, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, The Young'Uns, Al Parrish, Flossie Malavialle and many more.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 12pm
Venue: Chester Folk Festival
Price: £3.50 - £7.00
A full bank holiday weekend of music, song and dance. Guests include Chris Wood, The Churchfitters, Steve Tilston, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Cloudstreet, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, The Young'Uns, Al Parrish, Flossie Malavialle and many more.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 12pm
Venue: Chester Folk Festival
Price: £3.50 - £7.00
Wallingford Blues And Beer Festival
The Wallingford Blues and Beer Festival is a charity festival. Money made from the event goes towards promoting live music and furthering youth projects in the area. The Mud Morganfield (eldest son of Muddy Waters) Band, 24 Pesos, Earl Green and the Right Time, The Riverside Blues Band, Russ Payne and the Shark Dentists All shows 18 and over except 1.45pm show on 2nd June which is all ages.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: Doors open 6.45pm, Start 7.00pm
Venue: Wallingford Regal Centre
Price: £5.00 - £30.00
The Wallingford Blues and Beer Festival is a charity festival. Money made from the event goes towards promoting live music and furthering youth projects in the area. The Mud Morganfield (eldest son of Muddy Waters) Band, 24 Pesos, Earl Green and the Right Time, The Riverside Blues Band, Russ Payne and the Shark Dentists All shows 18 and over except 1.45pm show on 2nd June which is all ages.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: Doors open 6.45pm, Start 7.00pm
Venue: Wallingford Regal Centre
Price: £5.00 - £30.00
Richard Digance - First Friday Folk & Roots
"A national treasure" Bob Harris
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £10.00
"A national treasure" Bob Harris
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £10.00
Paper Aeroplanes
Paper Aeroplanes are taking those words that you hear in your head and shooting them across the ether. Come fly with them www.paperaeroplanesmusic.co.uk
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £4.00
Paper Aeroplanes are taking those words that you hear in your head and shooting them across the ether. Come fly with them www.paperaeroplanesmusic.co.uk
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £4.00
Paper Aeroplanes
Paper Aeroplanes are taking those words that you hear in your head and shooting them across the ether. Come fly with them www.paperaeroplanesmusic.co.uk
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £3.00
Paper Aeroplanes are taking those words that you hear in your head and shooting them across the ether. Come fly with them www.paperaeroplanesmusic.co.uk
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £3.00
The Northumbrian Ranters In Concert
The second of our Diamond jubilee Flower Festival Concerts featuring The Northumberland Ranters, who are are a traditional youth music group who recruit from all across Northumberland. Their repertoire is made up of music from as far away as Spain and Sweden as well as well known local tunes. The instrumentation of the band is fiddle, cello, harp, Northumbrian pipes, flute, concertina, guitar and keyboard with many musicians playing more than one instrument along with vocal interludes. The band has toured as far away as America and Shetland is well known within Northumberland. They have just performed to a sell-out audience in Alnwick playhouse and one of the highlights last year was playing for the Queen at Alnwick Castle.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: Newcastle upon Tyne St Nicholas Cathedral
Price: £10.00
The second of our Diamond jubilee Flower Festival Concerts featuring The Northumberland Ranters, who are are a traditional youth music group who recruit from all across Northumberland. Their repertoire is made up of music from as far away as Spain and Sweden as well as well known local tunes. The instrumentation of the band is fiddle, cello, harp, Northumbrian pipes, flute, concertina, guitar and keyboard with many musicians playing more than one instrument along with vocal interludes. The band has toured as far away as America and Shetland is well known within Northumberland. They have just performed to a sell-out audience in Alnwick playhouse and one of the highlights last year was playing for the Queen at Alnwick Castle.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: Newcastle upon Tyne St Nicholas Cathedral
Price: £10.00
The Northumbrian Ranters In Concert
The second of our Diamond jubilee Flower Festival Concerts featuring The Northumberland Ranters, who are are a traditional youth music group who recruit from all across Northumberland. Their repertoire is made up of music from as far away as Spain and Sweden as well as well known local tunes. The instrumentation of the band is fiddle, cello, harp, Northumbrian pipes, flute, concertina, guitar and keyboard with many musicians playing more than one instrument along with vocal interludes. The band has toured as far away as America and Shetland is well known within Northumberland. They have just performed to a sell-out audience in Alnwick playhouse and one of the highlights last year was playing for the Queen at Alnwick Castle.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: Newcastle upon Tyne St Nicholas Cathedral
Price: £7.00
The second of our Diamond jubilee Flower Festival Concerts featuring The Northumberland Ranters, who are are a traditional youth music group who recruit from all across Northumberland. Their repertoire is made up of music from as far away as Spain and Sweden as well as well known local tunes. The instrumentation of the band is fiddle, cello, harp, Northumbrian pipes, flute, concertina, guitar and keyboard with many musicians playing more than one instrument along with vocal interludes. The band has toured as far away as America and Shetland is well known within Northumberland. They have just performed to a sell-out audience in Alnwick playhouse and one of the highlights last year was playing for the Queen at Alnwick Castle.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: Newcastle upon Tyne St Nicholas Cathedral
Price: £7.00
Modou N'diaye
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Corn Exchange
Price: £12.00
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Corn Exchange
Price: £12.00
Modou N'diaye
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Corn Exchange
Price: £8.00
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Corn Exchange
Price: £8.00
Lost In Space - Gypsy Ska Polka Madness
They're a stomping seven-piece party band with raunchy female vocals, a full brass section, funky bass, jazz guitar and more percussion than you can shake a stick at, playing ska and blues, all with an edge of funk and jazz, re-working old standards, and writing their own songs too.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £3.00
They're a stomping seven-piece party band with raunchy female vocals, a full brass section, funky bass, jazz guitar and more percussion than you can shake a stick at, playing ska and blues, all with an edge of funk and jazz, re-working old standards, and writing their own songs too.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £3.00
Adam Hurt
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norfolk The Snug Club
Price: £8.00
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norfolk The Snug Club
Price: £8.00
Mark Butcher And Matt Taylor
Mark Butcher and Matt Taylor www.markbutchermusic.com Howard Timberlake www.myspace.com/howardtimberlake
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Wokingham Music Club
Price: £10.00
Mark Butcher and Matt Taylor www.markbutchermusic.com Howard Timberlake www.myspace.com/howardtimberlake
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Wokingham Music Club
Price: £10.00
Dilanga Rumba
Dilanga play the joyful, energised and danceable folk music from Cuba called Rumba The word Dilanga in Cuban Ki-congo means times past which reflects the Afro-Cuban traditions from which the group draws its knowledge and inspiration. True to the essence of rumba, Dilanga's style comes from injecting elements of their diverse musical backgrounds into the traditional form. Their performances contain an energy and exuberance which is both visually and musically playful. Dilanga is made up of five of the most respected and seasoned musicians on London's Latin and Afro-Cuban music scene. Vicky Jassey Percussion, Vocals Dave Pattman Percussion, Vocals Flavio Correa Percussion, Vocals J P Courtney Percussion, Vocals Jimmy le Messurier Percussion, Vocals As powerful and fiery as you could hope for. Flawless singing and playing with complete conviction, precision and passion Blues & Soul Magazine - Snowboy PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Dilanga play the joyful, energised and danceable folk music from Cuba called Rumba The word Dilanga in Cuban Ki-congo means times past which reflects the Afro-Cuban traditions from which the group draws its knowledge and inspiration. True to the essence of rumba, Dilanga's style comes from injecting elements of their diverse musical backgrounds into the traditional form. Their performances contain an energy and exuberance which is both visually and musically playful. Dilanga is made up of five of the most respected and seasoned musicians on London's Latin and Afro-Cuban music scene. Vicky Jassey Percussion, Vocals Dave Pattman Percussion, Vocals Flavio Correa Percussion, Vocals J P Courtney Percussion, Vocals Jimmy le Messurier Percussion, Vocals As powerful and fiery as you could hope for. Flawless singing and playing with complete conviction, precision and passion Blues & Soul Magazine - Snowboy PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
The Jim Jones Revue
Doors 8pm After months of trying we've finally got them to the Trades! 'If you think all the spontaneity, fun and excitement's gone out of rock music, then think again: think Jim Jones Revue.' Artrocker. 'Resistance is futile. The Jim Jones Revue have come to save rock'n'roll. Sign away your souls here' bbc.co.uk. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £13.00
Doors 8pm After months of trying we've finally got them to the Trades! 'If you think all the spontaneity, fun and excitement's gone out of rock music, then think again: think Jim Jones Revue.' Artrocker. 'Resistance is futile. The Jim Jones Revue have come to save rock'n'roll. Sign away your souls here' bbc.co.uk. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £13.00
The Jim Jones Revue
Doors 8pm After months of trying we've finally got them to the Trades! 'If you think all the spontaneity, fun and excitement's gone out of rock music, then think again: think Jim Jones Revue.' Artrocker. 'Resistance is futile. The Jim Jones Revue have come to save rock'n'roll. Sign away your souls here' bbc.co.uk. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £10.00
Doors 8pm After months of trying we've finally got them to the Trades! 'If you think all the spontaneity, fun and excitement's gone out of rock music, then think again: think Jim Jones Revue.' Artrocker. 'Resistance is futile. The Jim Jones Revue have come to save rock'n'roll. Sign away your souls here' bbc.co.uk. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £10.00
Ben Waters Band - Piano, Pimms And Pop Club
Venue details emailed with confirmation email.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Dorchester Watercombe
Price: £12.00
Venue details emailed with confirmation email.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Dorchester Watercombe
Price: £12.00
Ben Waters Band - Piano, Pimms And Pop Club
Venue details emailed with confirmation email.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Dorchester Watercombe
Price: £8.00
Venue details emailed with confirmation email.
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Dorchester Watercombe
Price: £8.00
Chester Folk Festival 2012 - Tickets For Saturday Only
A full bank holiday weekend of music, song and dance. Guests include Chris Wood, The Churchfitters, Steve Tilston, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Cloudstreet, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, The Young'Uns, Al Parrish, Flossie Malavialle and many more.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 12pm
Venue: Chester Folk Festival
Price: £5.50 - £22.00
A full bank holiday weekend of music, song and dance. Guests include Chris Wood, The Churchfitters, Steve Tilston, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Cloudstreet, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, The Young'Uns, Al Parrish, Flossie Malavialle and many more.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 12pm
Venue: Chester Folk Festival
Price: £5.50 - £22.00
Fire In The Mountain Festival
The Fire in the Mountain is rekindled and its warm glow casts light over the valley of change Cwmnewidion. Red kites soar above lush green ravines, with oak grove and wild meadow below. Located between the fringe of the magnificent Cambrian mountains and the beautiful coast of Cardigan bay, where hare and horse graze, natures spirits ebbing and flowing. Join us in bringing this ancient kingdom alive once again in another magical gathering of hearts, minds, and music.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 10am - 3am
Venue: Abermagwr Fire in the Mountain Festival
Price: £10.00
The Fire in the Mountain is rekindled and its warm glow casts light over the valley of change Cwmnewidion. Red kites soar above lush green ravines, with oak grove and wild meadow below. Located between the fringe of the magnificent Cambrian mountains and the beautiful coast of Cardigan bay, where hare and horse graze, natures spirits ebbing and flowing. Join us in bringing this ancient kingdom alive once again in another magical gathering of hearts, minds, and music.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 10am - 3am
Venue: Abermagwr Fire in the Mountain Festival
Price: £10.00
Seas Of Mirth
Ahoy thar land lubber! We indeed be a manic troupe of piratical scallywags gifted with the art of music. We can be seen bellowing nautical folk tales, punishment chants, misfortunate love ballads at sea, and musical yarns concerning mythical sea beasts. We hath played up and down the country for the last three years doing gigs, festivals, parties (for all ages!), pub-crawls and street shows. We've also enjoyed every last dram of it.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Glossop Redroom at The Oakwood
Price: £3.00
Ahoy thar land lubber! We indeed be a manic troupe of piratical scallywags gifted with the art of music. We can be seen bellowing nautical folk tales, punishment chants, misfortunate love ballads at sea, and musical yarns concerning mythical sea beasts. We hath played up and down the country for the last three years doing gigs, festivals, parties (for all ages!), pub-crawls and street shows. We've also enjoyed every last dram of it.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Glossop Redroom at The Oakwood
Price: £3.00
Anais Mitchell & The Young Man Band
Hey! Manchester and Ceremony Concerts are excited to be bringing Anaïs Mitchell to Manchester for the first time, with her Young Man Band. In case you haven't met her, Anaïs Mitchell is not a man. She's a woman, quick to laugh and to cry, a fan of Jane Austen and miniskirts. She came of age reading the diaries of Anaïs Nin and blasting early Ani Difranco records. So it may catch a few listeners off-guard when Mitchell cries out, in the opening sequence of Young Man In America, her latest album, 'I'm a young man!' And it may come as a surprise when, over the course of eleven songs, she seems to be channeling spirits from the Old Testament to modern Americabut mostly, well, from the Y chromosome. Taking on voices other than her own is not exactly new for Mitchell. In 2010 Righteous Babe Records released the recorded version of her folk opera Hadestown, a modern retelling of the Orpheus myth, featuring guest singers Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Ani Difranco and Greg Brown. The album became something of a critical phenomenon in the UK, making 'Best of 2010′ lists in the Guardian, Sunday Times and Observer, thanks in part to the skillful production of Todd Sickafoose, who also produced and arranged Young Man. Young Man is not an opera, but it is a story: a sprawling tale with multiple protagonists. And while Mitchell delivers the lead vocals herself this time around, she's joined by a tribe of musicians that make the album feel like a collective ritual. Sickafoose assembled some of Brooklyn's most sought-after rock and experimental jazz players: guitarist Adam Levy and violinist Jenny Scheinman, to name a couple. Chris Thile shows up on mandolin as well as alongside songwriters Jefferson Hamer and Rachel Ries in a harmonic chorus. Michael Chorney, the man behind Hadestown's remarkable score and the producer of Mitchell's two previous albums (2007′s The Brightness and 2004′s Hymns for the Exiled) makes a guest appearance on guitar. And in a departure from those early recordings, Young Man features not one but two stick-wielding drummer/percussionistsAndrew Borger and Kenny Wollesenthat give the album some of its swagger. If there's a common thread in Mitchell's workfrom her earliest ballads, to the opera, to this new chapterit's that she's as interested in the world around her as the one inside her. She has a way of tackling big themes with the same emotional intimacy most artists use to describe their inner lives. 'That's why,' as one journalist put it, 'there's a sexual ambiguity about her work and why, even in her most intimate moments, she never sounds like a confessional songwriter.' It doesn't matter whether the stories she tells are her own or someone else's. 'The emotions are my own,' says Mitchell. http://anaismitchell.com/ http://www.heymanchester.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ceremonyconcerts
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester Ruby Lounge
Price: £11.00
Hey! Manchester and Ceremony Concerts are excited to be bringing Anaïs Mitchell to Manchester for the first time, with her Young Man Band. In case you haven't met her, Anaïs Mitchell is not a man. She's a woman, quick to laugh and to cry, a fan of Jane Austen and miniskirts. She came of age reading the diaries of Anaïs Nin and blasting early Ani Difranco records. So it may catch a few listeners off-guard when Mitchell cries out, in the opening sequence of Young Man In America, her latest album, 'I'm a young man!' And it may come as a surprise when, over the course of eleven songs, she seems to be channeling spirits from the Old Testament to modern Americabut mostly, well, from the Y chromosome. Taking on voices other than her own is not exactly new for Mitchell. In 2010 Righteous Babe Records released the recorded version of her folk opera Hadestown, a modern retelling of the Orpheus myth, featuring guest singers Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Ani Difranco and Greg Brown. The album became something of a critical phenomenon in the UK, making 'Best of 2010′ lists in the Guardian, Sunday Times and Observer, thanks in part to the skillful production of Todd Sickafoose, who also produced and arranged Young Man. Young Man is not an opera, but it is a story: a sprawling tale with multiple protagonists. And while Mitchell delivers the lead vocals herself this time around, she's joined by a tribe of musicians that make the album feel like a collective ritual. Sickafoose assembled some of Brooklyn's most sought-after rock and experimental jazz players: guitarist Adam Levy and violinist Jenny Scheinman, to name a couple. Chris Thile shows up on mandolin as well as alongside songwriters Jefferson Hamer and Rachel Ries in a harmonic chorus. Michael Chorney, the man behind Hadestown's remarkable score and the producer of Mitchell's two previous albums (2007′s The Brightness and 2004′s Hymns for the Exiled) makes a guest appearance on guitar. And in a departure from those early recordings, Young Man features not one but two stick-wielding drummer/percussionistsAndrew Borger and Kenny Wollesenthat give the album some of its swagger. If there's a common thread in Mitchell's workfrom her earliest ballads, to the opera, to this new chapterit's that she's as interested in the world around her as the one inside her. She has a way of tackling big themes with the same emotional intimacy most artists use to describe their inner lives. 'That's why,' as one journalist put it, 'there's a sexual ambiguity about her work and why, even in her most intimate moments, she never sounds like a confessional songwriter.' It doesn't matter whether the stories she tells are her own or someone else's. 'The emotions are my own,' says Mitchell. http://anaismitchell.com/ http://www.heymanchester.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ceremonyconcerts
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester Ruby Lounge
Price: £11.00
Harry Bird And The Rubber Wellies
The utterly charming Harry Bird and his wonderful band, the Rubber Wellies will be playing acoustic tunes ranging from the soulful to the joyful sing-a-long. Based in Bilbau, Groningen and Dublin, this fantastic band wowed the audience at our Potbelly Festival last Spring and so we are delighted to welcome them back for a full set.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrew's Church
Price: £7.00
The utterly charming Harry Bird and his wonderful band, the Rubber Wellies will be playing acoustic tunes ranging from the soulful to the joyful sing-a-long. Based in Bilbau, Groningen and Dublin, this fantastic band wowed the audience at our Potbelly Festival last Spring and so we are delighted to welcome them back for a full set.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrew's Church
Price: £7.00
Harry Bird And The Rubber Wellies
The utterly charming Harry Bird and his wonderful band, the Rubber Wellies will be playing acoustic tunes ranging from the soulful to the joyful sing-a-long. Based in Bilbau, Groningen and Dublin, this fantastic band wowed the audience at our Potbelly Festival last Spring and so we are delighted to welcome them back for a full set.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrew's Church
Price: £5.00
The utterly charming Harry Bird and his wonderful band, the Rubber Wellies will be playing acoustic tunes ranging from the soulful to the joyful sing-a-long. Based in Bilbau, Groningen and Dublin, this fantastic band wowed the audience at our Potbelly Festival last Spring and so we are delighted to welcome them back for a full set.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrew's Church
Price: £5.00
Was Ist Das? And Hibernate Recordings Present Charalambides
Doors open 8pm Acclaimed Texan duo Charalambides play a beautiful cosmic blend of psychedelic, soulful, blues, folk, country and beyond. described by The Wire as the most beautiful and mysterious groups to have emerged from the American desert and Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth said I never heard anyone quite as vulnerable and as strong. It's kind of magical. I never get tired of listening to it. Support comes from experimental folk duo Padang Food Tigers whose fans include David Tibert of Current 93. Opening the night is former Vibracathedral Orchestra and The Telescopes member Bridget Hayden. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Doors open 8pm Acclaimed Texan duo Charalambides play a beautiful cosmic blend of psychedelic, soulful, blues, folk, country and beyond. described by The Wire as the most beautiful and mysterious groups to have emerged from the American desert and Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth said I never heard anyone quite as vulnerable and as strong. It's kind of magical. I never get tired of listening to it. Support comes from experimental folk duo Padang Food Tigers whose fans include David Tibert of Current 93. Opening the night is former Vibracathedral Orchestra and The Telescopes member Bridget Hayden. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Was Ist Das? And Hibernate Recordings Present Charalambides
Doors open 8pm Acclaimed Texan duo Charalambides play a beautiful cosmic blend of psychedelic, soulful, blues, folk, country and beyond. described by The Wire as the most beautiful and mysterious groups to have emerged from the American desert and Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth said I never heard anyone quite as vulnerable and as strong. It's kind of magical. I never get tired of listening to it. Support comes from experimental folk duo Padang Food Tigers whose fans include David Tibert of Current 93. Opening the night is former Vibracathedral Orchestra and The Telescopes member Bridget Hayden. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £7.00
Doors open 8pm Acclaimed Texan duo Charalambides play a beautiful cosmic blend of psychedelic, soulful, blues, folk, country and beyond. described by The Wire as the most beautiful and mysterious groups to have emerged from the American desert and Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth said I never heard anyone quite as vulnerable and as strong. It's kind of magical. I never get tired of listening to it. Support comes from experimental folk duo Padang Food Tigers whose fans include David Tibert of Current 93. Opening the night is former Vibracathedral Orchestra and The Telescopes member Bridget Hayden. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £7.00
Ian Dunlop
Ian Dunlop is a pioneer of Alternative Country Music. He worked with the legendary Gram Parsons founding 'the International Submarine Band' and 'the Flying Burrito Brothers', both of the ill-fated '60s bands went against the trends but eventually were recognized for their sheer individuality. Ian Dunlop performs at Roots/Americana festivals and is a very charismatic performer mixing his original songs with roots music and comedy.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £6.00
Ian Dunlop is a pioneer of Alternative Country Music. He worked with the legendary Gram Parsons founding 'the International Submarine Band' and 'the Flying Burrito Brothers', both of the ill-fated '60s bands went against the trends but eventually were recognized for their sheer individuality. Ian Dunlop performs at Roots/Americana festivals and is a very charismatic performer mixing his original songs with roots music and comedy.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £6.00
Marcus Bonfanti
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £10.00
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £10.00
Jacques Stotzem In Concert
International guitar wizards in concert. Jacques Stotzem from Belgium is a superb guitaristr/composer on a rare UK tour. Brooks Williams is a headline blues and folk virtuoso from America, on this occasion supporting Jacques.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Ely Beet Sports and Social Club
Price: £10.00
International guitar wizards in concert. Jacques Stotzem from Belgium is a superb guitaristr/composer on a rare UK tour. Brooks Williams is a headline blues and folk virtuoso from America, on this occasion supporting Jacques.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Ely Beet Sports and Social Club
Price: £10.00
Jacques Stotzem In Concert
International guitar wizards in concert. Jacques Stotzem from Belgium is a superb guitaristr/composer on a rare UK tour. Brooks Williams is a headline blues and folk virtuoso from America, on this occasion supporting Jacques.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Ely Beet Sports and Social Club
Price: £8.00
International guitar wizards in concert. Jacques Stotzem from Belgium is a superb guitaristr/composer on a rare UK tour. Brooks Williams is a headline blues and folk virtuoso from America, on this occasion supporting Jacques.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Ely Beet Sports and Social Club
Price: £8.00
Kat & Co Featuring Kathleen Pearson
The Devils Kitchen Collective is proud to present the most sassy luvable BLUESY SOUL mamas that we've come across for sometime. Born in Los Angeles, Kathleen Pearson moved to London and joined "Black Girl Rock" who appeared on the TV show "The Word". She then recorded the hit single "Things Can Only Get Better" with D:Ream, which lead to a world tour. She then signed to Columbia Records with Comanche Park who issued the album "Crucify" and wrote the music for Channel 4's "Naked City". Harry Greene & friends provide support.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm with food served until 20.30 hrs
Venue: Bury St Edmunds The Devil's Kitchen Collective at The Greene King Social Club
Price: £15.00
The Devils Kitchen Collective is proud to present the most sassy luvable BLUESY SOUL mamas that we've come across for sometime. Born in Los Angeles, Kathleen Pearson moved to London and joined "Black Girl Rock" who appeared on the TV show "The Word". She then recorded the hit single "Things Can Only Get Better" with D:Ream, which lead to a world tour. She then signed to Columbia Records with Comanche Park who issued the album "Crucify" and wrote the music for Channel 4's "Naked City". Harry Greene & friends provide support.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm with food served until 20.30 hrs
Venue: Bury St Edmunds The Devil's Kitchen Collective at The Greene King Social Club
Price: £15.00
Baluji Shrivastav & The Inner Vision Orchestra
Indian maestro Baluji Shrivastav who has played with Stevie Wonder, and recorded with Massive Attack amongst other formidable artists, has brought together incredible musicians from around the world who are blind or partially sighted. Their uplifting music moves between songs from Iran, Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, to soulful Gospel and Blues to sublime Indian Ragas and Western Classical compositions. Driven by the intensity of an inner vision they celebrate the power of music to transform lives.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: London St Ethelburga's
Price: £15.00
Indian maestro Baluji Shrivastav who has played with Stevie Wonder, and recorded with Massive Attack amongst other formidable artists, has brought together incredible musicians from around the world who are blind or partially sighted. Their uplifting music moves between songs from Iran, Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, to soulful Gospel and Blues to sublime Indian Ragas and Western Classical compositions. Driven by the intensity of an inner vision they celebrate the power of music to transform lives.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: London St Ethelburga's
Price: £15.00
Jubilee Blues
On Saturday June 2nd Saxbob returns to CADS bringing with him his unmistakable mix of live blues and the best real ales sheffield has to offer. Featuring : Natchez Burning The Blackbirds Roaming Son Mudcats Amelia Carter Band The event runs from 5pm-midnight asnd features a real ale bar, blues bbq and vegetarian food provided by our friends at the Khacha Puri Cafe.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 5:00pm - mindnight
Venue: Sheffield CADS
Price: £6.00
On Saturday June 2nd Saxbob returns to CADS bringing with him his unmistakable mix of live blues and the best real ales sheffield has to offer. Featuring : Natchez Burning The Blackbirds Roaming Son Mudcats Amelia Carter Band The event runs from 5pm-midnight asnd features a real ale bar, blues bbq and vegetarian food provided by our friends at the Khacha Puri Cafe.
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Time: 5:00pm - mindnight
Venue: Sheffield CADS
Price: £6.00
Chester Folk Festival 2012 - Tickets For Sunday Only
A full bank holiday weekend of music, song and dance. Guests include Chris Wood, The Churchfitters, Steve Tilston, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Cloudstreet, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, The Young'Uns, Al Parrish, Flossie Malavialle and many more.
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 12pm
Venue: Chester Folk Festival
Price: £5.50 - £22.00
A full bank holiday weekend of music, song and dance. Guests include Chris Wood, The Churchfitters, Steve Tilston, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Cloudstreet, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, The Young'Uns, Al Parrish, Flossie Malavialle and many more.
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 12pm
Venue: Chester Folk Festival
Price: £5.50 - £22.00
Joe Topping
RE-ARRANGED FROM THE POSTPONED DATE IN JAN 21012. ALL ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID. Joe Topping is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Wirral, whose musical journey so far has been as colourful as it has varied. Joe has always been surrounded by music; his dad, Tom, who in addition to being a semi-pro musician ran a folk club and put on gigs by people as varied as Billy Connelly to Stephan Grapelli, from Martin Carthy to blues musician Blind Jessie Fuller. Many of these influences filtered down to Joe who is playing anything from traditional British folk music to Delta blues slide guitar. Joe also "has a gift to write songs that will last and that others will want to sing" John Wright. And "one of the most beautiful voices I have heard" Chris While. At gigs you are just as likely to hear him playing the mandolin, bouzouki, harmonica, dobro or banjo as you are the guitar. After cutting his musical teeth playing with The Tom Topping Band, Joe was asked to join John Wright after the late John Wright heard and covered one of Joe's songs "The Flame Danced Flamenco". Joe toured with the band for 18 months playing at venues in all over the UK and Europe, gaining a wealth of experience and inspiration until leaving to embark on, 'a journey of a lifetime!' Joe is adventurous, whether living and travelling around America and Canada in a pick-up truck or walking across the Namib Desert in aid of a landmine charity. He is ever looking to be challenged and in the summer of 2006 saw him undertake his biggest adventure yet: a 1,400 mile solo walk across America! With an old Gibson guitar strapped to his back, Joe walked from Chicago and the shores Lake Michigan in the north, south to New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico. A journey rich in musical flavour and history: Chicago, St Louis, Nashville, Memphis, the Mississippi Delta, Baton Rouge; sleeping along the way in motels, cornfields, cotton fields, graveyards, backyards and sugar plantations, meeting musicians and characters along the road which have added to and inspired Joe's own music, before finally - and three pairs of shoes later - being marched into New Orleans by The New Wave Brass Band. As his trek across the Namib Desert was for a landmine charity, his walk across America was to, and indeed did, achieve raised awareness and funds for New Orleans musicians displaced by Hurricane Katrina. (www.nomrf.org). On his return from America, Joe accepted an earlier invitation to join local band, Elbow Jane. Since then, Elbow Jane has gone from strength to strength, recording the critically acclaimed album "England Stone" and playing the main stages at many British folk festivals. "Masterful purveyors of harmonic folk" NW Enquirer. The band's latest album "Three Side Island" was released in March 2009 on the Fellside label. Joe's obvious talents have also been seized upon by folk/rock legend Ashley Hutchings who in December 2007 asked him to join his band, "The Rainbow Chasers" alongside Ruth Angell and Jo Hamilton. Since Joe joined the Chasers have been playing in arts centres and theatres across the UK and Italy. A new album is planned for 2010. "The best acoustic group in the country" Phil Beer, Show of Hands. Joe has worked with many well known artists from the folk/roots world including Chris Leslie and Gerry Conway (Fairport Convention), Maartin Allcock (Fairport, Jethrow Tull, Beth Nielson Chapman) and Chris While and Julie Matthews among others. Joe's new solo Album "Ghosts In The Shadows" was released on Fellside early in 2010 and has been getting good radio airplay around the country including radio 2! It features songs inspired by, learnt on or written on his walk across America. Songs ranging from traditional folk music to acoustic blues to country influenced to jazz with musicians Miranda Sykes on Double Bass (Show of Hands) and Joe Wright on Fiddle and mandolin. "... a beautifully crafted album, played to perfection, fused with passion and heart" Maverick Magazine " ... heartfelt vocal backed by intricate, intensely accomplished guitar work" fRoots magazine "... book him for your folk club now, before he ends up on the guest list of every festival next summer!" Sreds and Patches magazine "an innovative resonator guitar style and a real song writing talent" Folk on Tap "a cracking album" Mike Harding, BBC radio 2
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £7.00
RE-ARRANGED FROM THE POSTPONED DATE IN JAN 21012. ALL ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID. Joe Topping is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Wirral, whose musical journey so far has been as colourful as it has varied. Joe has always been surrounded by music; his dad, Tom, who in addition to being a semi-pro musician ran a folk club and put on gigs by people as varied as Billy Connelly to Stephan Grapelli, from Martin Carthy to blues musician Blind Jessie Fuller. Many of these influences filtered down to Joe who is playing anything from traditional British folk music to Delta blues slide guitar. Joe also "has a gift to write songs that will last and that others will want to sing" John Wright. And "one of the most beautiful voices I have heard" Chris While. At gigs you are just as likely to hear him playing the mandolin, bouzouki, harmonica, dobro or banjo as you are the guitar. After cutting his musical teeth playing with The Tom Topping Band, Joe was asked to join John Wright after the late John Wright heard and covered one of Joe's songs "The Flame Danced Flamenco". Joe toured with the band for 18 months playing at venues in all over the UK and Europe, gaining a wealth of experience and inspiration until leaving to embark on, 'a journey of a lifetime!' Joe is adventurous, whether living and travelling around America and Canada in a pick-up truck or walking across the Namib Desert in aid of a landmine charity. He is ever looking to be challenged and in the summer of 2006 saw him undertake his biggest adventure yet: a 1,400 mile solo walk across America! With an old Gibson guitar strapped to his back, Joe walked from Chicago and the shores Lake Michigan in the north, south to New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico. A journey rich in musical flavour and history: Chicago, St Louis, Nashville, Memphis, the Mississippi Delta, Baton Rouge; sleeping along the way in motels, cornfields, cotton fields, graveyards, backyards and sugar plantations, meeting musicians and characters along the road which have added to and inspired Joe's own music, before finally - and three pairs of shoes later - being marched into New Orleans by The New Wave Brass Band. As his trek across the Namib Desert was for a landmine charity, his walk across America was to, and indeed did, achieve raised awareness and funds for New Orleans musicians displaced by Hurricane Katrina. (www.nomrf.org). On his return from America, Joe accepted an earlier invitation to join local band, Elbow Jane. Since then, Elbow Jane has gone from strength to strength, recording the critically acclaimed album "England Stone" and playing the main stages at many British folk festivals. "Masterful purveyors of harmonic folk" NW Enquirer. The band's latest album "Three Side Island" was released in March 2009 on the Fellside label. Joe's obvious talents have also been seized upon by folk/rock legend Ashley Hutchings who in December 2007 asked him to join his band, "The Rainbow Chasers" alongside Ruth Angell and Jo Hamilton. Since Joe joined the Chasers have been playing in arts centres and theatres across the UK and Italy. A new album is planned for 2010. "The best acoustic group in the country" Phil Beer, Show of Hands. Joe has worked with many well known artists from the folk/roots world including Chris Leslie and Gerry Conway (Fairport Convention), Maartin Allcock (Fairport, Jethrow Tull, Beth Nielson Chapman) and Chris While and Julie Matthews among others. Joe's new solo Album "Ghosts In The Shadows" was released on Fellside early in 2010 and has been getting good radio airplay around the country including radio 2! It features songs inspired by, learnt on or written on his walk across America. Songs ranging from traditional folk music to acoustic blues to country influenced to jazz with musicians Miranda Sykes on Double Bass (Show of Hands) and Joe Wright on Fiddle and mandolin. "... a beautifully crafted album, played to perfection, fused with passion and heart" Maverick Magazine " ... heartfelt vocal backed by intricate, intensely accomplished guitar work" fRoots magazine "... book him for your folk club now, before he ends up on the guest list of every festival next summer!" Sreds and Patches magazine "an innovative resonator guitar style and a real song writing talent" Folk on Tap "a cracking album" Mike Harding, BBC radio 2
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £7.00
Sarah Jarosz
Sarah Jarosz emerged on the acoustic music scene as a mandolin wunderkind in her young teens. Jamming onstage with bluegrass icons like Ricky Skaggs was followed by impromptu live jams with such as Mumford and Sons and studio sessions with Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Darrell Scott and other musical luminaries. Now signed to Sugar Hill Records, her music is blossoming of its own accord within the current trio format that will appear in Chorley. A star that is going to rise, catch Sarah Jarosz while she's still in an intimate venue as the big stage is beckoning.
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Chorley St Bede's Club
Price: £13.00
Sarah Jarosz emerged on the acoustic music scene as a mandolin wunderkind in her young teens. Jamming onstage with bluegrass icons like Ricky Skaggs was followed by impromptu live jams with such as Mumford and Sons and studio sessions with Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Darrell Scott and other musical luminaries. Now signed to Sugar Hill Records, her music is blossoming of its own accord within the current trio format that will appear in Chorley. A star that is going to rise, catch Sarah Jarosz while she's still in an intimate venue as the big stage is beckoning.
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Chorley St Bede's Club
Price: £13.00
Town Hall Live - The Hut People
Sensations of the music festival scene, THE HUT PEOPLE are accordionist Sam Peart and percussionist Gary Hammond. Champions of the standing ovation, The Hut People are rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the hottest and most entertaining world/ folk acts touring today. A show by them is filled to the brim with spontaneity, with hilarious patter and a 110% commitment to getting the audience involved. Don't miss them.
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Kirton in Lindsey Town Hall
Price: £8.00
Sensations of the music festival scene, THE HUT PEOPLE are accordionist Sam Peart and percussionist Gary Hammond. Champions of the standing ovation, The Hut People are rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the hottest and most entertaining world/ folk acts touring today. A show by them is filled to the brim with spontaneity, with hilarious patter and a 110% commitment to getting the audience involved. Don't miss them.
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Kirton in Lindsey Town Hall
Price: £8.00
Paper Aeroplanes
Having been compared to the likes of Gemma Hayes, Turin Brakes and Hope Sandoval, Paper Aeroplanes are taking those words that you hear in your head and shooting them across the ether. Come fly with them www.paperaeroplanesmusic.co.uk
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £5.00
Having been compared to the likes of Gemma Hayes, Turin Brakes and Hope Sandoval, Paper Aeroplanes are taking those words that you hear in your head and shooting them across the ether. Come fly with them www.paperaeroplanesmusic.co.uk
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £5.00
Paper Aeroplanes
Having been compared to the likes of Gemma Hayes, Turin Brakes and Hope Sandoval, Paper Aeroplanes are taking those words that you hear in your head and shooting them across the ether. Come fly with them www.paperaeroplanesmusic.co.uk
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £4.00
Having been compared to the likes of Gemma Hayes, Turin Brakes and Hope Sandoval, Paper Aeroplanes are taking those words that you hear in your head and shooting them across the ether. Come fly with them www.paperaeroplanesmusic.co.uk
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £4.00
Alejandro Toledo & The Magic Tombolinos
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: Dorchester Corn Exchange
Price: £10.00
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: Dorchester Corn Exchange
Price: £10.00
Alejandro Toledo & The Magic Tombolinos
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: Dorchester Corn Exchange
Price: £6.00
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: Dorchester Corn Exchange
Price: £6.00
Aneta Barcik Trio
Aneta Barcik Trio, featuring Rowland Sutherland... Aneta Barcik is a Polish singer performing world jazz in combination with different styles and cultures. She sings in Polish, English and Arabic, includes some traditional gypsy elements, original compositions, jazz standards and Polish classics from the 1930´s. Aneta´s trio with London finest musicians, Rowland Sutherland (of Caribbean roots) on the flute and Dhevdhas Nair (of Indian roots) on the piano is a colourful mixture of genres, languages, soulful ballads and world-jazz music. Rowland´s virtuoso flute improvisations put a spell on the audience and take the listeners on a journey into a different world. Aneta captures the audience with her supple voice, warm deep sound and direct interaction. Each performance is different, vivid, authentic and an adventure! LINE UP Aneta Barcik - vocal Rowland Sutherland - flute Dhevdhas Nair - piano + special guest: Magnus Mehta - percussion ANETA BARCIK biography Aneta Barcik is a Polish singer, dancer and director. She lives in Hamburg, Germany and partly in London. Born into a musicians family, her mother, Jolanta Barcik is a singer and her father, Krzysztof Barcik is a jazz guitarist and composer. She grew up between musical theatre and jazz and became a songwriter at the age of 14. Aneta has recorded a song with her father, which was released on his CD, and she also sings together with her mother in 2 bands, JOLA SHOW BAND and Jolanta Barcik POLISH BAND. Aneta was a prize winner in various singing competitions in Poland and Germany, including 1st Prize in Jugend jazzt 2002 in Hamburg, for which she was honoured to perform with the NDR Big-Band (2003), one of the leading jazz big-bands in the world. Aneta has more than 15 years stage experience with different bands and 5 years experience of singing in jazz big-bands: Jazzessence (2002-2007), BuJazzO (2005/2007) Aneta has performed in many festivals: Eigenarten, Karneval der Kulturen, Arabisches Kulturfestival, CREOLE, Women´s Festival, Wielka Orkiestra Swiatecznej Pomocy, Polish Festival in Hamburg. She has also released a CD with the Hamburg based Hang & Bass Project (2011) and recorded a remix with Josh Harris (USA). Between 2006 and 2009 she dedicated herself passionately to Arabic singing, forming the Aneta Barcik Oriental Project, and toured to Poland with Abdul Salam Kheir, (the legendary Lebanese oud player). Aneta also performed in the Egyptian Consulate in London and Hamburg and on Lebanon´s Independence Day in Warsaw. Now the singer comes back to her roots and performs with much love Polish music, original compositions and develops christian repertoire (modern gospel and classical). Promoting Polish music and culture Aneta is the founder and director of the Polish Festival in Hamburg, which she inaugurated in 2011. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.50
Aneta Barcik Trio, featuring Rowland Sutherland... Aneta Barcik is a Polish singer performing world jazz in combination with different styles and cultures. She sings in Polish, English and Arabic, includes some traditional gypsy elements, original compositions, jazz standards and Polish classics from the 1930´s. Aneta´s trio with London finest musicians, Rowland Sutherland (of Caribbean roots) on the flute and Dhevdhas Nair (of Indian roots) on the piano is a colourful mixture of genres, languages, soulful ballads and world-jazz music. Rowland´s virtuoso flute improvisations put a spell on the audience and take the listeners on a journey into a different world. Aneta captures the audience with her supple voice, warm deep sound and direct interaction. Each performance is different, vivid, authentic and an adventure! LINE UP Aneta Barcik - vocal Rowland Sutherland - flute Dhevdhas Nair - piano + special guest: Magnus Mehta - percussion ANETA BARCIK biography Aneta Barcik is a Polish singer, dancer and director. She lives in Hamburg, Germany and partly in London. Born into a musicians family, her mother, Jolanta Barcik is a singer and her father, Krzysztof Barcik is a jazz guitarist and composer. She grew up between musical theatre and jazz and became a songwriter at the age of 14. Aneta has recorded a song with her father, which was released on his CD, and she also sings together with her mother in 2 bands, JOLA SHOW BAND and Jolanta Barcik POLISH BAND. Aneta was a prize winner in various singing competitions in Poland and Germany, including 1st Prize in Jugend jazzt 2002 in Hamburg, for which she was honoured to perform with the NDR Big-Band (2003), one of the leading jazz big-bands in the world. Aneta has more than 15 years stage experience with different bands and 5 years experience of singing in jazz big-bands: Jazzessence (2002-2007), BuJazzO (2005/2007) Aneta has performed in many festivals: Eigenarten, Karneval der Kulturen, Arabisches Kulturfestival, CREOLE, Women´s Festival, Wielka Orkiestra Swiatecznej Pomocy, Polish Festival in Hamburg. She has also released a CD with the Hamburg based Hang & Bass Project (2011) and recorded a remix with Josh Harris (USA). Between 2006 and 2009 she dedicated herself passionately to Arabic singing, forming the Aneta Barcik Oriental Project, and toured to Poland with Abdul Salam Kheir, (the legendary Lebanese oud player). Aneta also performed in the Egyptian Consulate in London and Hamburg and on Lebanon´s Independence Day in Warsaw. Now the singer comes back to her roots and performs with much love Polish music, original compositions and develops christian repertoire (modern gospel and classical). Promoting Polish music and culture Aneta is the founder and director of the Polish Festival in Hamburg, which she inaugurated in 2011. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.50
Renzo Spiteri - Silence Sounds And Spaces
The improvisational and instrumental delights of Malta's music master, Renzo Spiteri, are steeped in a creative and groundbreaking pool of talent rarely observed in instrumental world music. Renzo serves up a chilling, mysterious, and forward-thinking musical journey that deserves to be a top spot on the world music/new age charts. M. Forss, 5/5 album review rating A highly charged evening during which he used a large variety of instruments, with some highly original touches and interpretations. The Times SILENCE SOUNDS AND SPACES is a multi-faceted and multi-instrumental concept album and solo live performance by RENZO SPITERI, one of Malta's leading musicians and cultural ambassadors. It defines Renzo's creative journey across the treasured Neolithic sites of The Maltese Islands (most of which enjoy UNESCO World Heritage Site listing), giving them a contemporary musical identity and resulting in an engaging music performance that draws listeners in to Renzo's personal musical universe. Silence Sounds and Spaces is about creating a painting in notes and sounds through a transparent and simple score. The music is a tapestry of sounds overlaying each other, weaving ideas together. Featuring unique on-site recordings that exploit the particular natural sonic timbre of the various archaeological sites, and through the use of his extraordinary world of sounds, Renzo conjures powerful images of these stunning historic sites where time stands still. "When Renzo Spiteri presents his music it is quite an event. This very versatile and creative musician goes beyond being a highly specialised and accomplished percussionist. The Times Renowned for his experimental approach to music, Renzo Spiteri is an artiste who constantly surprises. The Times Renzo Spiteri is a creative musician and composer renowned for speaking multiple languages with his hands. He works alongside top-flight names in the music and art scenes, acting as a strong linking point between the music itself and other genres of artistic expression, be it a film, dance choreography, theatre production, literature recital or visual installation. Renzo's artistic versatility and passion for the creative use of sound have over the years allowed him to develop fresh musical possibilities and unlimited modes of expression. From collaborative projects that undertake to bring together a wide range of musicians, to solo works where there is a spirit of enquiry, Renzo's artistic sensitivity and penchant for non-traditional approaches to composition have resulted in innovative, inspiring and dynamic performances. Renzo Spiteri is an endorsed artiste for Toca Percussion, Paiste Cymbals, Yamaha Drums, Schlagwerk Percussion and Gibraltar Hardware.
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
The improvisational and instrumental delights of Malta's music master, Renzo Spiteri, are steeped in a creative and groundbreaking pool of talent rarely observed in instrumental world music. Renzo serves up a chilling, mysterious, and forward-thinking musical journey that deserves to be a top spot on the world music/new age charts. M. Forss, 5/5 album review rating A highly charged evening during which he used a large variety of instruments, with some highly original touches and interpretations. The Times SILENCE SOUNDS AND SPACES is a multi-faceted and multi-instrumental concept album and solo live performance by RENZO SPITERI, one of Malta's leading musicians and cultural ambassadors. It defines Renzo's creative journey across the treasured Neolithic sites of The Maltese Islands (most of which enjoy UNESCO World Heritage Site listing), giving them a contemporary musical identity and resulting in an engaging music performance that draws listeners in to Renzo's personal musical universe. Silence Sounds and Spaces is about creating a painting in notes and sounds through a transparent and simple score. The music is a tapestry of sounds overlaying each other, weaving ideas together. Featuring unique on-site recordings that exploit the particular natural sonic timbre of the various archaeological sites, and through the use of his extraordinary world of sounds, Renzo conjures powerful images of these stunning historic sites where time stands still. "When Renzo Spiteri presents his music it is quite an event. This very versatile and creative musician goes beyond being a highly specialised and accomplished percussionist. The Times Renowned for his experimental approach to music, Renzo Spiteri is an artiste who constantly surprises. The Times Renzo Spiteri is a creative musician and composer renowned for speaking multiple languages with his hands. He works alongside top-flight names in the music and art scenes, acting as a strong linking point between the music itself and other genres of artistic expression, be it a film, dance choreography, theatre production, literature recital or visual installation. Renzo's artistic versatility and passion for the creative use of sound have over the years allowed him to develop fresh musical possibilities and unlimited modes of expression. From collaborative projects that undertake to bring together a wide range of musicians, to solo works where there is a spirit of enquiry, Renzo's artistic sensitivity and penchant for non-traditional approaches to composition have resulted in innovative, inspiring and dynamic performances. Renzo Spiteri is an endorsed artiste for Toca Percussion, Paiste Cymbals, Yamaha Drums, Schlagwerk Percussion and Gibraltar Hardware.
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Rory Mcleod
Music starts from 6.00pm, following a day of contemporary art events on Powerstock Common; for full event info go to www.fannyhatstand.com .Camping available booking in advance essential. tel : 0781 0374 745 This event is on a remote small holding on private land.
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 5.00pm onwards
Venue: Powerstock Copse Barn
Price: £10.00
Music starts from 6.00pm, following a day of contemporary art events on Powerstock Common; for full event info go to www.fannyhatstand.com .Camping available booking in advance essential. tel : 0781 0374 745 This event is on a remote small holding on private land.
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012
Time: 5.00pm onwards
Venue: Powerstock Copse Barn
Price: £10.00
Chester Folk Festival 2012 - Tickets For Monday Only
A full bank holiday weekend of music, song and dance. Guests include Chris Wood, The Churchfitters, Steve Tilston, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Cloudstreet, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, The Young'Uns, Al Parrish, Flossie Malavialle and many more.
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012
Time: 12pm
Venue: Chester Folk Festival
Price: £5.50 - £22.00
A full bank holiday weekend of music, song and dance. Guests include Chris Wood, The Churchfitters, Steve Tilston, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Cloudstreet, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, The Young'Uns, Al Parrish, Flossie Malavialle and many more.
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012
Time: 12pm
Venue: Chester Folk Festival
Price: £5.50 - £22.00
Ewan Mclennan
Ewan McLennan has been making headlines over the last year, performing at festivals, clubs, and concert halls across the country. Of Ewan's singing BBC Radio 2's Mike Harding has said "he sings beautifully, with great sincerity, great empathy, he's terrific!", while his classical-influenced folk guitar playing has been described as "stunning". His music combines traditional music from around Britain and beyond, with a particular focus on the music of Scotland, where he was brought up. But Ewan retains a unique and compelling sound of his own in which traditional songs run parallel to his own earthy, self-penned songs. "Only once in a while do you hear a new voice, a new sound that is really worth listening to, Ewan McLennan is one such!" Martin Simpson See www.ewanmclennan.co.uk PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 8:00pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. THE KITCHEN WILL BE CLOSED TONIGHT. NO ENTRY AFTER 9.30pm
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Ewan McLennan has been making headlines over the last year, performing at festivals, clubs, and concert halls across the country. Of Ewan's singing BBC Radio 2's Mike Harding has said "he sings beautifully, with great sincerity, great empathy, he's terrific!", while his classical-influenced folk guitar playing has been described as "stunning". His music combines traditional music from around Britain and beyond, with a particular focus on the music of Scotland, where he was brought up. But Ewan retains a unique and compelling sound of his own in which traditional songs run parallel to his own earthy, self-penned songs. "Only once in a while do you hear a new voice, a new sound that is really worth listening to, Ewan McLennan is one such!" Martin Simpson See www.ewanmclennan.co.uk PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 8:00pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. THE KITCHEN WILL BE CLOSED TONIGHT. NO ENTRY AFTER 9.30pm
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Spiers & Boden At The Sunningwell Festival
The Sunningwell Festival performances are staged on an especially erected stage on the village pond! Surrounded by glorious countryside the Sunningwell residents stage this festival every other year, the road gets closed and the audience fill the streets! Bring your own seating..
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012
Time: 6.30pm for 7.30pm
Venue: Sunningwell Pond
Price: £15.00
The Sunningwell Festival performances are staged on an especially erected stage on the village pond! Surrounded by glorious countryside the Sunningwell residents stage this festival every other year, the road gets closed and the audience fill the streets! Bring your own seating..
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012
Time: 6.30pm for 7.30pm
Venue: Sunningwell Pond
Price: £15.00
Spiers & Boden On The Pond At The Sunningwell Festival
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Sunningwell Pond
Price: £20.00
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Sunningwell Pond
Price: £20.00
New Kid In Town Plays "days & Nights"
New Kid In Town performing a very special live set , a jazz revisitation of his forthcoming debut album "Days & Nights" with Theodoris Ziarkas on Double Bass and Rowan Porteous on Trumpet. Support acts TBC
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London Underbelly
Price: £5.00
New Kid In Town performing a very special live set , a jazz revisitation of his forthcoming debut album "Days & Nights" with Theodoris Ziarkas on Double Bass and Rowan Porteous on Trumpet. Support acts TBC
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London Underbelly
Price: £5.00
Two Wings
Borne of a song-writing collaboration between singer/multi-instrumentalist/visual artist Hanna Tuulikki (Nalle, RM Hubbert, The Family Elan) and guitarist/singer Ben Reynolds (Baby Dee, Trembling Bells, Alasdair Roberts), Two Wings draws upon both musicians' thematic fixation with love, death, spirituality, as well as a passion for the song-writing craft in its myriad forms from its roots in folk tradition, forward to the advent of rock n roll and beyond. Two Wings' line-up is completed by vocalist Lucy Duncombe, bassist Kenny Wilson and drummer David Hayward. In this form (with the addition of a brass section) the band have recorded an album produced with John Cavanagh, entitled "Love's Spring" - released on Coventry-based Tin Angel Records. Expect vocals spanning Kate Bush, Grace Slick and Stevie Nicks, guitar solos spanning Richard Thompson, Peter Green and Lindsey Buckingham, harmonies a la Crosby, Stills and Nash and Wings, and a rhythm section which may be the missing link between Steeleye Span and Led Zeppelin.
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Coventry Taylor Johns House
Price: £5.00
Borne of a song-writing collaboration between singer/multi-instrumentalist/visual artist Hanna Tuulikki (Nalle, RM Hubbert, The Family Elan) and guitarist/singer Ben Reynolds (Baby Dee, Trembling Bells, Alasdair Roberts), Two Wings draws upon both musicians' thematic fixation with love, death, spirituality, as well as a passion for the song-writing craft in its myriad forms from its roots in folk tradition, forward to the advent of rock n roll and beyond. Two Wings' line-up is completed by vocalist Lucy Duncombe, bassist Kenny Wilson and drummer David Hayward. In this form (with the addition of a brass section) the band have recorded an album produced with John Cavanagh, entitled "Love's Spring" - released on Coventry-based Tin Angel Records. Expect vocals spanning Kate Bush, Grace Slick and Stevie Nicks, guitar solos spanning Richard Thompson, Peter Green and Lindsey Buckingham, harmonies a la Crosby, Stills and Nash and Wings, and a rhythm section which may be the missing link between Steeleye Span and Led Zeppelin.
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Coventry Taylor Johns House
Price: £5.00
Kevin Dempsey & Rosie Carson
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
"my Darling Clementine" - Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish
"My Darling Clementine" (aka. Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish) have just released their debut album "How Do You Plead" to critical acclaim. Michael Weston King is widely acknowledged as one of Britain's finest singer-songwriters, admired by the likes of Chris Hillman, Ron Sexsmith, Jackie Leven and the legendary Townes van Zandt (who recorded one of his songs). He draws his influences from a wide range of styles, from Pop to Folk, from Country to Soul, from Gospel to Blues. He is the former leader of UK Alt Country pioneers "The Good Sons" with whom he made 4 critically acclaimed albums in a seven-year career. MOJO wrote "The band who must rate as Englan's very own Uncle Tupelo..." while www.americana-uk.com said "The British band that played Alt Country before anyone knew what the hell it was". 10 albums and countless tours, both solo and with the likes of Nick Cave, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Roger McGuinn and many more have seen MWK becoming recognised as one of our finest songwriters and now he has teamed up with his other half. Lou Dalgleish, one of the finest female singer in the UK and she is right under the same roof. A dancer and actor, TV and film roles in her 20's, she is a singer-songwriter of outstanding quality who has been praised by, and worked with the likes of Elvis Costello, Bryan Ferry, The Brodsky Quartet, Brian Kennedy and many more. From 1993 - 2000 she released 4 albums that showed off her unique song styling as well as her stunning vocals. "My Darling Clementine" will be featuring songs from their debut album. Thirteen brand new songs written by King and Dalgleish, of love, seperation, bitterness and acrimony. "Like Tim Hardin, Phil Ochs or Townes van Zandt, King transmutes squalor and self-laceration into pure gold" MOJO "She has a complete range of emotions and a power of phrasing that can pluck the heartstrings just as frequently as wrenching them out with a clenched fist" THE INDEPENDENT
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Liverpool The Royal British Legion
Price: £8.00
"My Darling Clementine" (aka. Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish) have just released their debut album "How Do You Plead" to critical acclaim. Michael Weston King is widely acknowledged as one of Britain's finest singer-songwriters, admired by the likes of Chris Hillman, Ron Sexsmith, Jackie Leven and the legendary Townes van Zandt (who recorded one of his songs). He draws his influences from a wide range of styles, from Pop to Folk, from Country to Soul, from Gospel to Blues. He is the former leader of UK Alt Country pioneers "The Good Sons" with whom he made 4 critically acclaimed albums in a seven-year career. MOJO wrote "The band who must rate as Englan's very own Uncle Tupelo..." while www.americana-uk.com said "The British band that played Alt Country before anyone knew what the hell it was". 10 albums and countless tours, both solo and with the likes of Nick Cave, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Roger McGuinn and many more have seen MWK becoming recognised as one of our finest songwriters and now he has teamed up with his other half. Lou Dalgleish, one of the finest female singer in the UK and she is right under the same roof. A dancer and actor, TV and film roles in her 20's, she is a singer-songwriter of outstanding quality who has been praised by, and worked with the likes of Elvis Costello, Bryan Ferry, The Brodsky Quartet, Brian Kennedy and many more. From 1993 - 2000 she released 4 albums that showed off her unique song styling as well as her stunning vocals. "My Darling Clementine" will be featuring songs from their debut album. Thirteen brand new songs written by King and Dalgleish, of love, seperation, bitterness and acrimony. "Like Tim Hardin, Phil Ochs or Townes van Zandt, King transmutes squalor and self-laceration into pure gold" MOJO "She has a complete range of emotions and a power of phrasing that can pluck the heartstrings just as frequently as wrenching them out with a clenched fist" THE INDEPENDENT
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Liverpool The Royal British Legion
Price: £8.00
David Thomas Broughton
If you have a heart, Outbreeding will put it through the gauntlet. If you have a brain, Outbreeding will make you use it. It's a perfectly weighted exhibition of its creator's talents and capacity, both fulfilled. LUKE SLATER 9/10 DROWNED IN SOUND MAY 2011 Broughton's live shows are miniature spectacles: He roams through the crowd and uses furniture as percussion. He layers sounds in slightly haphazard ways, as though his songs weren't so holy that he couldn't subject them to chance. Mike Powell 6.9 Pitchfork June 2011 bought this following a Mojo recommendation & love it, I like "weird folk/nu folk" anyway & this didn't disappoint. He is his own man & all the better for it. Since buying this have bought all his other stuff. Ps " I loved that shoe....." Oscartime Amazon reviewer "straddling the line between music hall turn and avant-garde performance artist, Broughton's live show is not to be missed. MOJO May 2011 arguably the most staggering live musician in the country. Sonny Baker MOJO August 2010
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
If you have a heart, Outbreeding will put it through the gauntlet. If you have a brain, Outbreeding will make you use it. It's a perfectly weighted exhibition of its creator's talents and capacity, both fulfilled. LUKE SLATER 9/10 DROWNED IN SOUND MAY 2011 Broughton's live shows are miniature spectacles: He roams through the crowd and uses furniture as percussion. He layers sounds in slightly haphazard ways, as though his songs weren't so holy that he couldn't subject them to chance. Mike Powell 6.9 Pitchfork June 2011 bought this following a Mojo recommendation & love it, I like "weird folk/nu folk" anyway & this didn't disappoint. He is his own man & all the better for it. Since buying this have bought all his other stuff. Ps " I loved that shoe....." Oscartime Amazon reviewer "straddling the line between music hall turn and avant-garde performance artist, Broughton's live show is not to be missed. MOJO May 2011 arguably the most staggering live musician in the country. Sonny Baker MOJO August 2010
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
Danny And Ben (thunder)
Doors and bar open 6pm Show starts 7.30pm Fully licenced Ample Free Parking
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £17.50
Doors and bar open 6pm Show starts 7.30pm Fully licenced Ample Free Parking
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £17.50
Jess Morgan At Jurassic Folk
Drawing on British and American folk influences, Jess writes songs that are living and breathing; that tell stories and scream out to be played live. With dynamic guitar-playing abilities and a distinctive, unusual voice, Jess's well-crafted songs and wonderful live performances have gained her impressive support all over the UK and Europe.
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Seaton Grove
Price: £5.00
Drawing on British and American folk influences, Jess writes songs that are living and breathing; that tell stories and scream out to be played live. With dynamic guitar-playing abilities and a distinctive, unusual voice, Jess's well-crafted songs and wonderful live performances have gained her impressive support all over the UK and Europe.
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Seaton Grove
Price: £5.00
Sally Spring Trio
From North Carolina, USA - Sally Spring and her Acoustic Folk-Country Blue Boys (Trio) www.sallyspring.com Sally Spring performed and/or recorded with Gene Parsons (The Byrds), Tift Merritt, Rev. Gary Davis, Taj Mahal, Odetta, Gurf Morlix, Caitlin Cary (Whiskeytown) and more. Her "soulful and gritty style" (Uncut, UK), "transfixing, gorgeous alto" (Sing Out!), and "first-rate compositions" (No Depression Magazine) along with her husband, Ted Lyons (who's performed with Alex Chilton, Percy Sledge, John Lee Hooker) with his eclectic, edgy, rhythmic approach on resonator guitar (his playing sounds like a mix of Ry Cooder and James Blood Ulmer) and with bass player, Harvey Gold, perform roots music that combines pop, folk, Memphis, and southern Appalachia styles that will stir your soul. They received international acclaim with their latest CD, "Made Of Stars", that charted #1 in Europe (Euro-Americana chart) and #2 worldwide on Americana radio and #2 on International Folk radio. "Sally is a treasure" (Gene Parsons of The Byrds) Sally Spring is a gem" (Bob Harris of BBC) "... the emotional heat Sally Spring generates is white-hot." -Americana UK( nine stars!) hear samples www.sallyspring.com Sally has performed and/or recorded her southern Americana folk rock music with musicians like Doc Watson, Mama Cass, Rev. Gary Davis, Taj Mahal, Nancy Nevins (Sweet Water), David Olney, Bill Kirchen, Odetta, Gurf Morlix, Tift Merritt, Caitlin Cary (Whiskeytown), Sylvia Tyson, Peter Stampfel, John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), Marshall Crenshaw, Eric Weissberg and Gene Parsons from The Byrds, among many others.
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £12.00
From North Carolina, USA - Sally Spring and her Acoustic Folk-Country Blue Boys (Trio) www.sallyspring.com Sally Spring performed and/or recorded with Gene Parsons (The Byrds), Tift Merritt, Rev. Gary Davis, Taj Mahal, Odetta, Gurf Morlix, Caitlin Cary (Whiskeytown) and more. Her "soulful and gritty style" (Uncut, UK), "transfixing, gorgeous alto" (Sing Out!), and "first-rate compositions" (No Depression Magazine) along with her husband, Ted Lyons (who's performed with Alex Chilton, Percy Sledge, John Lee Hooker) with his eclectic, edgy, rhythmic approach on resonator guitar (his playing sounds like a mix of Ry Cooder and James Blood Ulmer) and with bass player, Harvey Gold, perform roots music that combines pop, folk, Memphis, and southern Appalachia styles that will stir your soul. They received international acclaim with their latest CD, "Made Of Stars", that charted #1 in Europe (Euro-Americana chart) and #2 worldwide on Americana radio and #2 on International Folk radio. "Sally is a treasure" (Gene Parsons of The Byrds) Sally Spring is a gem" (Bob Harris of BBC) "... the emotional heat Sally Spring generates is white-hot." -Americana UK( nine stars!) hear samples www.sallyspring.com Sally has performed and/or recorded her southern Americana folk rock music with musicians like Doc Watson, Mama Cass, Rev. Gary Davis, Taj Mahal, Nancy Nevins (Sweet Water), David Olney, Bill Kirchen, Odetta, Gurf Morlix, Tift Merritt, Caitlin Cary (Whiskeytown), Sylvia Tyson, Peter Stampfel, John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), Marshall Crenshaw, Eric Weissberg and Gene Parsons from The Byrds, among many others.
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £12.00
8th Wirral Folk On The Coast Festival
IF YOU REQUIRE CAMPING TICKETS PLEASE ENSURE YOU SELECT ONE TICKET PER PERSON, YOU MUST PURCHASE A FULL PRICE WEEKEND TICKET. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE CAMPING TICKETS ON THE NEXT PAGE. Early bird tickets priced at £65 & £35 will come off sale at 00:00 31st March at which point the price will increase to £70 & £40
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Whitby Sports & Social Club
Price: £5.00 - £65.00
IF YOU REQUIRE CAMPING TICKETS PLEASE ENSURE YOU SELECT ONE TICKET PER PERSON, YOU MUST PURCHASE A FULL PRICE WEEKEND TICKET. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE CAMPING TICKETS ON THE NEXT PAGE. Early bird tickets priced at £65 & £35 will come off sale at 00:00 31st March at which point the price will increase to £70 & £40
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Whitby Sports & Social Club
Price: £5.00 - £65.00
Sheelanagig And The Mandibles
Sheelanagig Sheelanagig's unique blend of Balkan Folk mayhem has been a fixture on the festival circuit since they formed in 2005 . Equally at home on festival stages, music venues and street corners the band have developed a devoted following with four album releases and a hectic touring schedule. Sheelanagig combine virtuosic musical performance with a dynamic and irreverent stage show containing elements of story-telling and street theatre which has won over audiences across the UK and Europe. This concert is part of Sheelanagig's Cirque D'Insomnia UK album tour which will see them racing up and down the country peddling their crazy music to one and all. sheelanagig remain one of the best nights out on the music scene Venue "High octane stuff.........Would liven any party and keep the floor full..." fROOTS. "...a vitally energetic and full sound...brings the Yiddish Rude Boys out onto the dance floor..." The Living Tradition The Mandibles The Mandibles are a seven piece band from Bath, UK. Since 2007 they have been busy touring the European club and festival circuit, building up a loyal following in the process. Their performances vary from eccentric, high energy festival shows to mellow acoustic performances, blending Jazz, Gypsy Swing, Ska, Blues, Tango, Rock, World Music and Psychedelia. Many of their song's subject matter is drawn from 'Lobster Town Tales', a comic book story following the nautical adventures of 'Captain Claibourne', written by front man Graeme Smith. For the last few years the band have performed at hundreds of venues and enjoyed success at festivals in Italy, France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, including performing on The Avalon Stage at Glastonbury Festivals. The Mandibles though, prove the best act to take the stage. Their fidgety, psychedelic jazz mercifully eschews lengthy expositions in favour of melody, although the aptitude on display is staggering. It's evocative, idiosyncratic and even slightly absurd stuff, and draws roars of approval from the audience. Venue magazine Upbeat, gypsy jump-jive with a taste of ska, blues and psychedelic sea shanties.", Q Magazine
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Sheelanagig Sheelanagig's unique blend of Balkan Folk mayhem has been a fixture on the festival circuit since they formed in 2005 . Equally at home on festival stages, music venues and street corners the band have developed a devoted following with four album releases and a hectic touring schedule. Sheelanagig combine virtuosic musical performance with a dynamic and irreverent stage show containing elements of story-telling and street theatre which has won over audiences across the UK and Europe. This concert is part of Sheelanagig's Cirque D'Insomnia UK album tour which will see them racing up and down the country peddling their crazy music to one and all. sheelanagig remain one of the best nights out on the music scene Venue "High octane stuff.........Would liven any party and keep the floor full..." fROOTS. "...a vitally energetic and full sound...brings the Yiddish Rude Boys out onto the dance floor..." The Living Tradition The Mandibles The Mandibles are a seven piece band from Bath, UK. Since 2007 they have been busy touring the European club and festival circuit, building up a loyal following in the process. Their performances vary from eccentric, high energy festival shows to mellow acoustic performances, blending Jazz, Gypsy Swing, Ska, Blues, Tango, Rock, World Music and Psychedelia. Many of their song's subject matter is drawn from 'Lobster Town Tales', a comic book story following the nautical adventures of 'Captain Claibourne', written by front man Graeme Smith. For the last few years the band have performed at hundreds of venues and enjoyed success at festivals in Italy, France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, including performing on The Avalon Stage at Glastonbury Festivals. The Mandibles though, prove the best act to take the stage. Their fidgety, psychedelic jazz mercifully eschews lengthy expositions in favour of melody, although the aptitude on display is staggering. It's evocative, idiosyncratic and even slightly absurd stuff, and draws roars of approval from the audience. Venue magazine Upbeat, gypsy jump-jive with a taste of ska, blues and psychedelic sea shanties.", Q Magazine
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Sonny Black
7th June Sonny Black + Kelly Boazman & Rowdy Member 8pm, tickets, £8.00/£6.00 in advance Sonny Black is one of the most respected guitarists around playing a complete contract of styles, guests will be Kelly Boazman & Rowdy Member performing a great mix of country, blues and roots, this promises to be a great night.
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ascot Jagz
Price: £6.00
7th June Sonny Black + Kelly Boazman & Rowdy Member 8pm, tickets, £8.00/£6.00 in advance Sonny Black is one of the most respected guitarists around playing a complete contract of styles, guests will be Kelly Boazman & Rowdy Member performing a great mix of country, blues and roots, this promises to be a great night.
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ascot Jagz
Price: £6.00
Cara Luft
Singer/songwriter/guitarist extraordinaire Cara Luft is that rare artist steeped in folk and traditional roots music almost from birth yet willing to alter that fabric, stretch the boundaries, not afraid to bend genres and styles. She has earned a solid reputation as one of Canada's finest live performers whose engaging, down-home style is wrapped in a delicious sense of humour. Cara's the real deal. Even with a Juno award and many other nominations under her belt, there's nothing pretentious about her. And that sense of honesty, integrity, personality and spontaneity permeates and resonates throughout both her music and her live shows. Reviewers and fans alike have been eagerly awaiting the release of Cara's third solo album, "Darlingford", in May 2012. The album is her most intimately personal and fully realized collection of songs to date, drawn from recent life experiences and informed throughout with her indomitably optimistic spirit and impeccable musical instincts. Recorded in old churches, living rooms and home studios across Canada and the UK, "Darlingford" shines a bright light on Cara's skill at turning personal heartbreak into universal themes that resonate with listeners and is a musically deep, undeniably rich example of life informing art. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Singer/songwriter/guitarist extraordinaire Cara Luft is that rare artist steeped in folk and traditional roots music almost from birth yet willing to alter that fabric, stretch the boundaries, not afraid to bend genres and styles. She has earned a solid reputation as one of Canada's finest live performers whose engaging, down-home style is wrapped in a delicious sense of humour. Cara's the real deal. Even with a Juno award and many other nominations under her belt, there's nothing pretentious about her. And that sense of honesty, integrity, personality and spontaneity permeates and resonates throughout both her music and her live shows. Reviewers and fans alike have been eagerly awaiting the release of Cara's third solo album, "Darlingford", in May 2012. The album is her most intimately personal and fully realized collection of songs to date, drawn from recent life experiences and informed throughout with her indomitably optimistic spirit and impeccable musical instincts. Recorded in old churches, living rooms and home studios across Canada and the UK, "Darlingford" shines a bright light on Cara's skill at turning personal heartbreak into universal themes that resonate with listeners and is a musically deep, undeniably rich example of life informing art. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Mahala Rai Banda
An explosive fusion of Balkan and Gypsy rhythms and lightening-fast melodies from the Romanian band whose song featured all over the Borat soundtrack. Be transported straight to a Gypsy wedding! Their music is known the world over as the basis for the classic Shantel remix of their track Mahalageasca. They've played the Barbican Centre with Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello, and the Royal Festival Hall in the Gypsy Queens and Kings show. They are the mighty Mahala Rai Banda, an explosive combination of Gypsy accordion and fiddle in the tradition of Johnny Depp favourites Taraf de Haidouks, and ex-Romanian military brass blowers in the line of Fanfare Ciocarlia. Mahala means 'the Gypsy part of town', Rai is 'honourable' and Banda. Well, there are 11 of them on stage. Their show last year at Rich Mix was a mother of all parties. Over all the way from Romania for some UK festivals, Mahala Rai Banda will kick off Rich Mix's festival of East European music and football in style and will set the musical bar high! Don't miss this chance to catch them in white-hot action - and to dance like a loon! Plus DJ till late.
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm-12.00am
Venue: London Rich Mix
Price: £12.50
An explosive fusion of Balkan and Gypsy rhythms and lightening-fast melodies from the Romanian band whose song featured all over the Borat soundtrack. Be transported straight to a Gypsy wedding! Their music is known the world over as the basis for the classic Shantel remix of their track Mahalageasca. They've played the Barbican Centre with Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello, and the Royal Festival Hall in the Gypsy Queens and Kings show. They are the mighty Mahala Rai Banda, an explosive combination of Gypsy accordion and fiddle in the tradition of Johnny Depp favourites Taraf de Haidouks, and ex-Romanian military brass blowers in the line of Fanfare Ciocarlia. Mahala means 'the Gypsy part of town', Rai is 'honourable' and Banda. Well, there are 11 of them on stage. Their show last year at Rich Mix was a mother of all parties. Over all the way from Romania for some UK festivals, Mahala Rai Banda will kick off Rich Mix's festival of East European music and football in style and will set the musical bar high! Don't miss this chance to catch them in white-hot action - and to dance like a loon! Plus DJ till late.
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm-12.00am
Venue: London Rich Mix
Price: £12.50
Ballroom Of Joys & Sorrows
Director/Choreographer Kate Flatt Composer/Musical Director Adriano Adewale Designer Hayley Grindle Lighting Designer Katharine Williams Associate Choreographer Amir Giles Associate Choreographer Yael Loewenstein Associate Choreographer Vanessa Cook Traditional English Music Collaborator Tim Van Eyken joins us for this extraordinary and unique event as Kennedy Hall is transformed into a ballroom, and the audience is invited into a magical world where the key moments in life are played out through dance. Featuring highly experienced international performers and musicians, and over 50 people of all ages. Created by Watford Palace Creative Associate Kate Flatt (Songs From a Hotel Bedroom, Soul Play and original choreography for Les Miserables)and with specially composed live music mixing traditional English ballads and Brazilian styles by master percussionist Adriano Adewale, the production will take you on a journey of discovery where dance reinvents the transition from child to adult, departure & reunion, death & loss and most importantly the celebration of union & love. A Kate Flatt Projects, Watford Palace Theatre and Greenwich Dance Production, In association with the English Folk Dance and Song Society. Tickets: £15 EFDSS Members: £12.50 More Info: https://www.facebook.com/TvanEyken http://www.kateflatt.com/page4.htm http://www.adrianoadewale.co.uk/ http://greenwichdance.org.uk/ http://www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/page/ballroom-of-joys-and-sorrows
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £15.00
Director/Choreographer Kate Flatt Composer/Musical Director Adriano Adewale Designer Hayley Grindle Lighting Designer Katharine Williams Associate Choreographer Amir Giles Associate Choreographer Yael Loewenstein Associate Choreographer Vanessa Cook Traditional English Music Collaborator Tim Van Eyken joins us for this extraordinary and unique event as Kennedy Hall is transformed into a ballroom, and the audience is invited into a magical world where the key moments in life are played out through dance. Featuring highly experienced international performers and musicians, and over 50 people of all ages. Created by Watford Palace Creative Associate Kate Flatt (Songs From a Hotel Bedroom, Soul Play and original choreography for Les Miserables)and with specially composed live music mixing traditional English ballads and Brazilian styles by master percussionist Adriano Adewale, the production will take you on a journey of discovery where dance reinvents the transition from child to adult, departure & reunion, death & loss and most importantly the celebration of union & love. A Kate Flatt Projects, Watford Palace Theatre and Greenwich Dance Production, In association with the English Folk Dance and Song Society. Tickets: £15 EFDSS Members: £12.50 More Info: https://www.facebook.com/TvanEyken http://www.kateflatt.com/page4.htm http://www.adrianoadewale.co.uk/ http://greenwichdance.org.uk/ http://www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/page/ballroom-of-joys-and-sorrows
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £15.00
Ballroom Of Joys & Sorrows
Director/Choreographer Kate Flatt Composer/Musical Director Adriano Adewale Designer Hayley Grindle Lighting Designer Katharine Williams Associate Choreographer Amir Giles Associate Choreographer Yael Loewenstein Associate Choreographer Vanessa Cook Traditional English Music Collaborator Tim Van Eyken joins us for this extraordinary and unique event as Kennedy Hall is transformed into a ballroom, and the audience is invited into a magical world where the key moments in life are played out through dance. Featuring highly experienced international performers and musicians, and over 50 people of all ages. Created by Watford Palace Creative Associate Kate Flatt (Songs From a Hotel Bedroom, Soul Play and original choreography for Les Miserables)and with specially composed live music mixing traditional English ballads and Brazilian styles by master percussionist Adriano Adewale, the production will take you on a journey of discovery where dance reinvents the transition from child to adult, departure & reunion, death & loss and most importantly the celebration of union & love. A Kate Flatt Projects, Watford Palace Theatre and Greenwich Dance Production, In association with the English Folk Dance and Song Society. Tickets: £15 EFDSS Members: £12.50 More Info: https://www.facebook.com/TvanEyken http://www.kateflatt.com/page4.htm http://www.adrianoadewale.co.uk/ http://greenwichdance.org.uk/ http://www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/page/ballroom-of-joys-and-sorrows
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £12.50
Director/Choreographer Kate Flatt Composer/Musical Director Adriano Adewale Designer Hayley Grindle Lighting Designer Katharine Williams Associate Choreographer Amir Giles Associate Choreographer Yael Loewenstein Associate Choreographer Vanessa Cook Traditional English Music Collaborator Tim Van Eyken joins us for this extraordinary and unique event as Kennedy Hall is transformed into a ballroom, and the audience is invited into a magical world where the key moments in life are played out through dance. Featuring highly experienced international performers and musicians, and over 50 people of all ages. Created by Watford Palace Creative Associate Kate Flatt (Songs From a Hotel Bedroom, Soul Play and original choreography for Les Miserables)and with specially composed live music mixing traditional English ballads and Brazilian styles by master percussionist Adriano Adewale, the production will take you on a journey of discovery where dance reinvents the transition from child to adult, departure & reunion, death & loss and most importantly the celebration of union & love. A Kate Flatt Projects, Watford Palace Theatre and Greenwich Dance Production, In association with the English Folk Dance and Song Society. Tickets: £15 EFDSS Members: £12.50 More Info: https://www.facebook.com/TvanEyken http://www.kateflatt.com/page4.htm http://www.adrianoadewale.co.uk/ http://greenwichdance.org.uk/ http://www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/page/ballroom-of-joys-and-sorrows
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £12.50
One Off, Featuring Groanbox
A fundraiser for hospital-based arts charity rb&hArts, featuring folk, roots, and generally alternative performers and artists who have made the hospitals better places to be over the last decade. Open to the public.
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London Ginglik
Price: £10.00
A fundraiser for hospital-based arts charity rb&hArts, featuring folk, roots, and generally alternative performers and artists who have made the hospitals better places to be over the last decade. Open to the public.
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London Ginglik
Price: £10.00
One Off, Featuring Groanbox
A fundraiser for hospital-based arts charity rb&hArts, featuring folk, roots, and generally alternative performers and artists who have made the hospitals better places to be over the last decade. Open to the public.
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London Ginglik
Price: £5.00
A fundraiser for hospital-based arts charity rb&hArts, featuring folk, roots, and generally alternative performers and artists who have made the hospitals better places to be over the last decade. Open to the public.
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London Ginglik
Price: £5.00
Lucy Wainwright Roche
Doors open 8pm Lucy's a masterful performer. She's a straight shooter, simple and direct, with loads of charm, but watch out, her hauntingly angelic voice and wickedly perceptive songs, will get you every time. "Sincere and raw at times recalling Joni Mitchell and Patti Griffin, Roche's bittersweet voice jumps out; she paints an indelible image." -NPR Song of the Day. "her clear, steady voice feels like a beacon of sorts, slicing straight through the room." - New York Times. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £10.00
Doors open 8pm Lucy's a masterful performer. She's a straight shooter, simple and direct, with loads of charm, but watch out, her hauntingly angelic voice and wickedly perceptive songs, will get you every time. "Sincere and raw at times recalling Joni Mitchell and Patti Griffin, Roche's bittersweet voice jumps out; she paints an indelible image." -NPR Song of the Day. "her clear, steady voice feels like a beacon of sorts, slicing straight through the room." - New York Times. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £10.00
Lucy Wainwright Roche
Doors open 8pm Lucy's a masterful performer. She's a straight shooter, simple and direct, with loads of charm, but watch out, her hauntingly angelic voice and wickedly perceptive songs, will get you every time. "Sincere and raw at times recalling Joni Mitchell and Patti Griffin, Roche's bittersweet voice jumps out; she paints an indelible image." -NPR Song of the Day. "her clear, steady voice feels like a beacon of sorts, slicing straight through the room." - New York Times. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £7.00
Doors open 8pm Lucy's a masterful performer. She's a straight shooter, simple and direct, with loads of charm, but watch out, her hauntingly angelic voice and wickedly perceptive songs, will get you every time. "Sincere and raw at times recalling Joni Mitchell and Patti Griffin, Roche's bittersweet voice jumps out; she paints an indelible image." -NPR Song of the Day. "her clear, steady voice feels like a beacon of sorts, slicing straight through the room." - New York Times. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £7.00
Steve Tilston
Celebrating 40 years as a professional musician! Ask anyone on the English acoustic scene who their favourite guitarist, singer, songwriter and entertainer is and nine times out of ten the same name will crop up in the top three of every department. Steve Tilston is one of our most celebrated songsmiths; widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music: the words, arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else. Steve is the writer of the classic songs The Slipjigs and Reels, Here's to Tom Paine and The Naked Highwayman. In 2007 Steve was given the boxed-set treatment by Free Reed, the company behind the Richard Thompson anthology; Reaching Back: the Life and Music of Steve Tilston features classic, rare, previously unreleased and new recordings and is a timely celebration of an eventful career; comprising five CDs including tracks contributed by fellow musicians and admirers. In 2009 his early career was hi-lighted in a book Bristol Folk, the story of Bristol's powerhouse folk & blues scene in the 1960s & 70s. Born in Liverpool, Steve made his debut in 1971 with An Acoustic Confusion and has been turning out quality albums ever since. Life by Misadventure, And So It Goes, Solo Rubato and Such and Such all featuring first-class song-writing, quintessentially English in style and typically Tilston, marking him out as one of this country's finest writers, whilst the instrumental Swans at Coole is testament to his guitar virtuosity. Though known as a songwriter, Steve has always had an ear for the tradition and included new interpretations of old favourites on his original recordings. Of Many Hands is his first all-traditional album paying homage to his roots, with unique arrangements of timeless classics. He's also released a best of anthology, The Greening Wind and a live album Live Hemistry recorded on tour with Fairport Convention. On his 2008 album Ziggurat he deftly weaves his mastery on original songs of love, loss, war and gold, plus a couple of traditional gems, as only he can. His new album The Reckoning is out now. He joined an illustrious band of guitarists including Martin Simpson, Michael Messer and Wizz Jones when he was invited to contribute to the Guitar Maestro series of DVDs; a combination of live studio performance and interviews, revealing the real passion behind these talented musiciansIf anyone ever deserved the moniker Guitar Maestro, it's Steve Tilston! Best loved as a solo performer, Steve also works with accordionist Chris Parkinson and bassist Dave Bowie. He's toured with John Renbourn's Ship of Fools, in a stunning musical partnership with traditional singer Maggie Boyle; making the classic recordings Of Moor and Mesa and All Under the Sun, as guitarist with Ballet Rambert with Maartin Allcock and Pete Zorn in WAZ! and with Brooks Williams in A Transatlantic Song-Swap. He's also collaborated with his daughter Martha Tilston, in the charming like father, like daughter show. A celebrated artist in Britain and abroad, winning accolades in Europe, Australia and the USA, his songs have been recorded by Fairport Convention, Dolores Keane, The House Band, Peter Bellamy, North Cregg, Bob Fox and John Wright. Here's to Tom Paine is the adopted theme song for the Tom Paine Society of America and it's been rumoured, has featured in Bruce Springsteen's live set. His music has also featured regularly on radio and TV. Just announced on the Mike Harding Show Steve Tilston's song The Reckoning has been nominated in the Best Original Song category in the 2012 BBC Folk Awards!
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: London King's Head, Crouch End
Price: £15.00
Celebrating 40 years as a professional musician! Ask anyone on the English acoustic scene who their favourite guitarist, singer, songwriter and entertainer is and nine times out of ten the same name will crop up in the top three of every department. Steve Tilston is one of our most celebrated songsmiths; widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music: the words, arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else. Steve is the writer of the classic songs The Slipjigs and Reels, Here's to Tom Paine and The Naked Highwayman. In 2007 Steve was given the boxed-set treatment by Free Reed, the company behind the Richard Thompson anthology; Reaching Back: the Life and Music of Steve Tilston features classic, rare, previously unreleased and new recordings and is a timely celebration of an eventful career; comprising five CDs including tracks contributed by fellow musicians and admirers. In 2009 his early career was hi-lighted in a book Bristol Folk, the story of Bristol's powerhouse folk & blues scene in the 1960s & 70s. Born in Liverpool, Steve made his debut in 1971 with An Acoustic Confusion and has been turning out quality albums ever since. Life by Misadventure, And So It Goes, Solo Rubato and Such and Such all featuring first-class song-writing, quintessentially English in style and typically Tilston, marking him out as one of this country's finest writers, whilst the instrumental Swans at Coole is testament to his guitar virtuosity. Though known as a songwriter, Steve has always had an ear for the tradition and included new interpretations of old favourites on his original recordings. Of Many Hands is his first all-traditional album paying homage to his roots, with unique arrangements of timeless classics. He's also released a best of anthology, The Greening Wind and a live album Live Hemistry recorded on tour with Fairport Convention. On his 2008 album Ziggurat he deftly weaves his mastery on original songs of love, loss, war and gold, plus a couple of traditional gems, as only he can. His new album The Reckoning is out now. He joined an illustrious band of guitarists including Martin Simpson, Michael Messer and Wizz Jones when he was invited to contribute to the Guitar Maestro series of DVDs; a combination of live studio performance and interviews, revealing the real passion behind these talented musiciansIf anyone ever deserved the moniker Guitar Maestro, it's Steve Tilston! Best loved as a solo performer, Steve also works with accordionist Chris Parkinson and bassist Dave Bowie. He's toured with John Renbourn's Ship of Fools, in a stunning musical partnership with traditional singer Maggie Boyle; making the classic recordings Of Moor and Mesa and All Under the Sun, as guitarist with Ballet Rambert with Maartin Allcock and Pete Zorn in WAZ! and with Brooks Williams in A Transatlantic Song-Swap. He's also collaborated with his daughter Martha Tilston, in the charming like father, like daughter show. A celebrated artist in Britain and abroad, winning accolades in Europe, Australia and the USA, his songs have been recorded by Fairport Convention, Dolores Keane, The House Band, Peter Bellamy, North Cregg, Bob Fox and John Wright. Here's to Tom Paine is the adopted theme song for the Tom Paine Society of America and it's been rumoured, has featured in Bruce Springsteen's live set. His music has also featured regularly on radio and TV. Just announced on the Mike Harding Show Steve Tilston's song The Reckoning has been nominated in the Best Original Song category in the 2012 BBC Folk Awards!
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: London King's Head, Crouch End
Price: £15.00
Benji Kirkpatrick
Benji can currently mostly be found playing with either folk big band Bellowhead (he was a founder member) or the Seth Lakeman band, who he has played with since 2009. He is also one third of Faustus along with fiddle and oboe ace Paul Sartin and Waterson:Carthy member Saul Rose. On his days off he performs solo, playing various instruments of the stringed variety; guitar, bouzouki, mandolin and banjo, mainly. He can also sing. Well. Immersed in many genres of music through his roots, with influences ranging from Nick Drake to Jimi Hendrix, he was always picking up different instruments and trying them on for size. Described by Time Out as a 'fretboard wizard ', Benji Kirkpatrick is a gifted guitar player and an engaging and experienced performer. Over the decade or so that he has been working on the folk scene, he has honed a distinctive style which has rare energy. With his services now in high demand, Benji has found it hard to find time for his solo work. Hard but, thankfully, not impossible. Don't miss this rare chance to see him up close and personal.
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Hastings St Mary in the Castle
Price: £10.00
Benji can currently mostly be found playing with either folk big band Bellowhead (he was a founder member) or the Seth Lakeman band, who he has played with since 2009. He is also one third of Faustus along with fiddle and oboe ace Paul Sartin and Waterson:Carthy member Saul Rose. On his days off he performs solo, playing various instruments of the stringed variety; guitar, bouzouki, mandolin and banjo, mainly. He can also sing. Well. Immersed in many genres of music through his roots, with influences ranging from Nick Drake to Jimi Hendrix, he was always picking up different instruments and trying them on for size. Described by Time Out as a 'fretboard wizard ', Benji Kirkpatrick is a gifted guitar player and an engaging and experienced performer. Over the decade or so that he has been working on the folk scene, he has honed a distinctive style which has rare energy. With his services now in high demand, Benji has found it hard to find time for his solo work. Hard but, thankfully, not impossible. Don't miss this rare chance to see him up close and personal.
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Hastings St Mary in the Castle
Price: £10.00
Kevin Dempsey (guitar & Vocals) & Rosie Carson (fiddle & Vocals)
Kevin Dempsey (guitar & vocals) & Rosie Carson (fiddle & vocals) Kevin Dempsey has music in his soul. His multi-facetted career is testament to his talent as a guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is sought out by many other musicians who enjoy not only his company but also know that his craftsmanship will always seek the most sensitive chord, the perfect arrangement, the ultimate lyrical sound or sheer driving rhythm, all to blend seamlessly into great pieces of music. Rosie Carson & Kevin Dempsey are a seemingly unlikely duo, who despite being separated by a generation and the Atlantic Ocean, share a great passion for traditional music from both cultures. The duo isn't really a coincidence at all. Rosie's dad, Steve Carson and Kevin Dempsey have been friends since the early eighties, having met in England during the formation of folk super-group Whippersnapper. Rosie and Kevin are building here on the success of two tours of the UK & Europe during 2010. www.kevindempsey.co.uk
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: South Molton The George Hotel
Price: £9.00
Kevin Dempsey (guitar & vocals) & Rosie Carson (fiddle & vocals) Kevin Dempsey has music in his soul. His multi-facetted career is testament to his talent as a guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is sought out by many other musicians who enjoy not only his company but also know that his craftsmanship will always seek the most sensitive chord, the perfect arrangement, the ultimate lyrical sound or sheer driving rhythm, all to blend seamlessly into great pieces of music. Rosie Carson & Kevin Dempsey are a seemingly unlikely duo, who despite being separated by a generation and the Atlantic Ocean, share a great passion for traditional music from both cultures. The duo isn't really a coincidence at all. Rosie's dad, Steve Carson and Kevin Dempsey have been friends since the early eighties, having met in England during the formation of folk super-group Whippersnapper. Rosie and Kevin are building here on the success of two tours of the UK & Europe during 2010. www.kevindempsey.co.uk
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: South Molton The George Hotel
Price: £9.00
Moscow Drug Club
Is a curious musical place where certain elements of 1930's Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, Nuevo Tango & Gypsy Campfire meet, have a few to drink and stagger arm in arm into the darkness of some eastern European cobbled street on a mission to find the bar where Django Reinhardt & Tom Waits are having an after hours jam with the local Tziganes. Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Leornard Cohen, Tom Waits & Bertolt Brecht, Moscow Drug Club provide an intoxicating & intimate musical experience. You are cordially invited to share a wry smile with us as you enter the darkly comic world of Moscow Drug Club.....this way please & mind the stairs! PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Is a curious musical place where certain elements of 1930's Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, Nuevo Tango & Gypsy Campfire meet, have a few to drink and stagger arm in arm into the darkness of some eastern European cobbled street on a mission to find the bar where Django Reinhardt & Tom Waits are having an after hours jam with the local Tziganes. Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Leornard Cohen, Tom Waits & Bertolt Brecht, Moscow Drug Club provide an intoxicating & intimate musical experience. You are cordially invited to share a wry smile with us as you enter the darkly comic world of Moscow Drug Club.....this way please & mind the stairs! PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
3 Daft Monkeys
Prepare for a night of revelry and dancing, with one of the liveliest acoustic party acts in Cornwall Winners of Spiral Earth Awards Best Live Act 2011, 3 Daft Monkeys have become one of the most popular touring bands on the UK festival scene. Their quirky, original and unusual approach to music, and their exhilarating and energetic live performances has gained them a loyal live following. The recent addition of Richie Mulryne on percussion and Lukas Drinkwater on bass and backing vocals has delighted audiences and further enhanced their famously dynamic shows, where you'll hear passionate lyrics and harmonies, combined with Klezmer, Latin and Celtic rhythms and wild, swirling fiddle solos, all delivered with a sense of fun. www.3daftmonkeys.co.uk
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £8.00
Prepare for a night of revelry and dancing, with one of the liveliest acoustic party acts in Cornwall Winners of Spiral Earth Awards Best Live Act 2011, 3 Daft Monkeys have become one of the most popular touring bands on the UK festival scene. Their quirky, original and unusual approach to music, and their exhilarating and energetic live performances has gained them a loyal live following. The recent addition of Richie Mulryne on percussion and Lukas Drinkwater on bass and backing vocals has delighted audiences and further enhanced their famously dynamic shows, where you'll hear passionate lyrics and harmonies, combined with Klezmer, Latin and Celtic rhythms and wild, swirling fiddle solos, all delivered with a sense of fun. www.3daftmonkeys.co.uk
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £8.00
3 Daft Monkeys
Prepare for a night of revelry and dancing, with one of the liveliest acoustic party acts in Cornwall Winners of Spiral Earth Awards Best Live Act 2011, 3 Daft Monkeys have become one of the most popular touring bands on the UK festival scene. Their quirky, original and unusual approach to music, and their exhilarating and energetic live performances has gained them a loyal live following. The recent addition of Richie Mulryne on percussion and Lukas Drinkwater on bass and backing vocals has delighted audiences and further enhanced their famously dynamic shows, where you'll hear passionate lyrics and harmonies, combined with Klezmer, Latin and Celtic rhythms and wild, swirling fiddle solos, all delivered with a sense of fun. www.3daftmonkeys.co.uk
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £7.00
Prepare for a night of revelry and dancing, with one of the liveliest acoustic party acts in Cornwall Winners of Spiral Earth Awards Best Live Act 2011, 3 Daft Monkeys have become one of the most popular touring bands on the UK festival scene. Their quirky, original and unusual approach to music, and their exhilarating and energetic live performances has gained them a loyal live following. The recent addition of Richie Mulryne on percussion and Lukas Drinkwater on bass and backing vocals has delighted audiences and further enhanced their famously dynamic shows, where you'll hear passionate lyrics and harmonies, combined with Klezmer, Latin and Celtic rhythms and wild, swirling fiddle solos, all delivered with a sense of fun. www.3daftmonkeys.co.uk
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Eden Project Cafe
Price: £7.00
Nancy Kerr & James Fagan
The award winning duo, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, were both born into the folk tradition and are renowned for their beautiful, and at times breathtaking, instrumentals, strong harmony singing and original and fulsome arrangements. Performing live is something they really enjoy, and a night with Kerr and Fagan is always memorable. BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winners in 2011, 2003 and 2000 - they have made their mark on the folk scene and with audiences around the world.
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30 for 8pm ~ will end between 10:45 and 11pm
Venue: Chesterfield Club.
Price: £10.00
The award winning duo, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, were both born into the folk tradition and are renowned for their beautiful, and at times breathtaking, instrumentals, strong harmony singing and original and fulsome arrangements. Performing live is something they really enjoy, and a night with Kerr and Fagan is always memorable. BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winners in 2011, 2003 and 2000 - they have made their mark on the folk scene and with audiences around the world.
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30 for 8pm ~ will end between 10:45 and 11pm
Venue: Chesterfield Club.
Price: £10.00
Fitz & Cara - Old Timey Country Hill Blues
"Take one heaped teaspoon of Seasick Steve, a liberal helping of Catfish Keith, a pinch of Joni Mitchell. Finish well with a dusting of Blind Willie McTell and put into a studio at gas mark 5. Bake for one week. What you get is an eclectic pie with so many flavours that perhaps shouldn't work together but just do! The blending of pre war hill country and delta blues with early Australian folk and traditional Celtic styles has produced a truly unique sound and has enhanced their reputation as one of the world's most interesting and musically appealing combinations."
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £8.00
"Take one heaped teaspoon of Seasick Steve, a liberal helping of Catfish Keith, a pinch of Joni Mitchell. Finish well with a dusting of Blind Willie McTell and put into a studio at gas mark 5. Bake for one week. What you get is an eclectic pie with so many flavours that perhaps shouldn't work together but just do! The blending of pre war hill country and delta blues with early Australian folk and traditional Celtic styles has produced a truly unique sound and has enhanced their reputation as one of the world's most interesting and musically appealing combinations."
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £8.00
Dick Gaughan An Intimate Evening With .....
Kula Productions is pleased to welcome Dick Gaughan to the Frazer Theatre in knaresborough. Dick Gaughan was brought up immersed in the musical traditions and culture of the Gaels, both Scots and Irish, which naturally, therefore, provide the foundation for everything he does. Dick has been a professional musician and singer since January 1970 (2007 is his 60th year on the planet), hasbeen playing guitar since the age of seven and made his first solo album in 1971 (No More Forever). Working mainly in the areas now known as folk or Celtic music, he has recorded quite extensively since then in many countries and in various ombinations with other musicians. Has also worked extensively as a session musician in a wide variety of musical styles. Dick Gaughan was an early member of the Boys of the Lough and is on their first album. He was with the now legendary Scottish folk-rock band, Five Hand Reel, making three albums with them in the mid-to-late 1970's. In the 1990's he founded and produced the short-lived but quite extraordinary ensemble Clan Alba. In short, Dick has been at the cutting edge of Scottish music for almost four decades. Guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, musical director, composer, arranger, producer, engineer, he's been there, done it. He is simply a stunning singer with a wonderfully expressive and carefully controlled voice belying passion, allied to a dazzling guitar technique; Dick just doesn't do gigs which are 'ordinary'. Gaughan is well known for his forthright and long-time consistently held, oft-expressed political views and has never been attracted by the current vogue of consensual, namby-pamby, pragmatic and equivocating politics. Dick gives voice to an uncompromising solidarity with the flotsam and jetsam of tunnel-vision global capitalism: the victims, the helpless, the wronged, the fighters, the brawny working-class bravehearts who made capitalism work (after a fashion). The hideous events in Chile in 1973, when the liberal world lost not only Allende but also the poet and singer Victor Jara, served to underline a young Gaughan's empathy with the oppressed, wherever on this planet they may be, and amplified his desire to shout their case from the metaphorical rooftops. And out of that solidarity, Gaughan burns. There is fire. There is anger. There is cauterising scorn. In more recent years Dick has composed and arranged music for films and television dramas and his 90-minute orchestral work, Timewaves, was performed as the closing concert at the 2004 Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow. He also had a commissioned orchestral work performed at Celtic Connections in January 2007 called Treaty 300 (three hundred years since the Act of Union between England and Scotland). As ever, the past 18-24 months have seen Dick on the road as usual in the UK, Ireland, Canada (touring with a reggae band!) - the days' work of the professional entertainer. Dick Gaughan is a troubadour on that road, taking his songs and music around the world and only making the occasional foray into the recording studio when the urge comes on him. And, in the course of it all, making new friends, new enemies, and influencing people. In December 2009 Dick was honoured by being inducted into the Scots Trad Music Hall of Fame. Then, less than two months later in London, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC Radio 2's annual Folk Awards ceremony. Dick is the only performer to have been so honoured by his musical peers both north and south of the Border. In fact Dick was handed the BBC Radio 2 award by Neil Finn (of Crowded House) who had flown all the way from New Zealand at his own expense to be able to do so! Remarkable
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Knaresborough The Frazer Theatre
Price: £15.00
Kula Productions is pleased to welcome Dick Gaughan to the Frazer Theatre in knaresborough. Dick Gaughan was brought up immersed in the musical traditions and culture of the Gaels, both Scots and Irish, which naturally, therefore, provide the foundation for everything he does. Dick has been a professional musician and singer since January 1970 (2007 is his 60th year on the planet), hasbeen playing guitar since the age of seven and made his first solo album in 1971 (No More Forever). Working mainly in the areas now known as folk or Celtic music, he has recorded quite extensively since then in many countries and in various ombinations with other musicians. Has also worked extensively as a session musician in a wide variety of musical styles. Dick Gaughan was an early member of the Boys of the Lough and is on their first album. He was with the now legendary Scottish folk-rock band, Five Hand Reel, making three albums with them in the mid-to-late 1970's. In the 1990's he founded and produced the short-lived but quite extraordinary ensemble Clan Alba. In short, Dick has been at the cutting edge of Scottish music for almost four decades. Guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, musical director, composer, arranger, producer, engineer, he's been there, done it. He is simply a stunning singer with a wonderfully expressive and carefully controlled voice belying passion, allied to a dazzling guitar technique; Dick just doesn't do gigs which are 'ordinary'. Gaughan is well known for his forthright and long-time consistently held, oft-expressed political views and has never been attracted by the current vogue of consensual, namby-pamby, pragmatic and equivocating politics. Dick gives voice to an uncompromising solidarity with the flotsam and jetsam of tunnel-vision global capitalism: the victims, the helpless, the wronged, the fighters, the brawny working-class bravehearts who made capitalism work (after a fashion). The hideous events in Chile in 1973, when the liberal world lost not only Allende but also the poet and singer Victor Jara, served to underline a young Gaughan's empathy with the oppressed, wherever on this planet they may be, and amplified his desire to shout their case from the metaphorical rooftops. And out of that solidarity, Gaughan burns. There is fire. There is anger. There is cauterising scorn. In more recent years Dick has composed and arranged music for films and television dramas and his 90-minute orchestral work, Timewaves, was performed as the closing concert at the 2004 Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow. He also had a commissioned orchestral work performed at Celtic Connections in January 2007 called Treaty 300 (three hundred years since the Act of Union between England and Scotland). As ever, the past 18-24 months have seen Dick on the road as usual in the UK, Ireland, Canada (touring with a reggae band!) - the days' work of the professional entertainer. Dick Gaughan is a troubadour on that road, taking his songs and music around the world and only making the occasional foray into the recording studio when the urge comes on him. And, in the course of it all, making new friends, new enemies, and influencing people. In December 2009 Dick was honoured by being inducted into the Scots Trad Music Hall of Fame. Then, less than two months later in London, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC Radio 2's annual Folk Awards ceremony. Dick is the only performer to have been so honoured by his musical peers both north and south of the Border. In fact Dick was handed the BBC Radio 2 award by Neil Finn (of Crowded House) who had flown all the way from New Zealand at his own expense to be able to do so! Remarkable
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Knaresborough The Frazer Theatre
Price: £15.00
John Spillane Live
Join us for an intimate night of song, story and entertainment in the hands of John Spillane, one of Ireland's finest contemporary songwriters. Rooted in the tradition, but delivering a fresh and entertaining set of original material, John delivers a uniquely Irish style of storytelling performance. He might even throw in some of those Irish songs that you learned in school! His previous shows were sell outs with multiple encores. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. 7:30 Doors 8:00 Support (Eoin Glackin) 8:45 John Set 1 9:45 John Set 2 * Please note that the £11.50 ticket price includes a 15% donation to our charity, which looks after the most vulnerable Irish in London.
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London Irish Centre
Price: £11.50
Join us for an intimate night of song, story and entertainment in the hands of John Spillane, one of Ireland's finest contemporary songwriters. Rooted in the tradition, but delivering a fresh and entertaining set of original material, John delivers a uniquely Irish style of storytelling performance. He might even throw in some of those Irish songs that you learned in school! His previous shows were sell outs with multiple encores. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. 7:30 Doors 8:00 Support (Eoin Glackin) 8:45 John Set 1 9:45 John Set 2 * Please note that the £11.50 ticket price includes a 15% donation to our charity, which looks after the most vulnerable Irish in London.
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London Irish Centre
Price: £11.50
Dick Gaughan
PLEASE NOTE: WE ABSORB ALL BOOKING FEES - THIS EXPLAINS THE ODD PRICE LISTED HERE! WHEN YOU GET TO THE CHECK OUT, 10% WILL BE ADDED AND, HEY PRESTO, THE FULL TICKET PRICE IS REACHED Scotland's premiere solo folk star has been transfixing audiences across the land for over 40 years. Dick Gaughan first rose to national prominence in the 70s as a member of The Boys of the Lough before founding critically acclaimed electric folk outfit Five Hand Reel. His early solo albums concentrated on traditional material and guitar interpretations of Scottish and Irish dance music, but it was the release of the politically charged Handful of Earth in 1981 that established Gaughan as a major force in contemporary folk. Regarded as a landmark in British traditional music, the album brought his passionate and uncompromising songwriting to a far wider audience. Both his playing and singing come from the heart, and by the new millennium, following further acclaimed solo work and time in folk supergroup Clan Alba, Gaughan was being lauded as arguably Scotland's greatest living troubadour. Presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Folk Awards in 2010, Dick Gaughan remains one of the most sought after names in British folk.
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm, Show 8.00pm
Venue: Selby Town Hall
Price: £10.91
PLEASE NOTE: WE ABSORB ALL BOOKING FEES - THIS EXPLAINS THE ODD PRICE LISTED HERE! WHEN YOU GET TO THE CHECK OUT, 10% WILL BE ADDED AND, HEY PRESTO, THE FULL TICKET PRICE IS REACHED Scotland's premiere solo folk star has been transfixing audiences across the land for over 40 years. Dick Gaughan first rose to national prominence in the 70s as a member of The Boys of the Lough before founding critically acclaimed electric folk outfit Five Hand Reel. His early solo albums concentrated on traditional material and guitar interpretations of Scottish and Irish dance music, but it was the release of the politically charged Handful of Earth in 1981 that established Gaughan as a major force in contemporary folk. Regarded as a landmark in British traditional music, the album brought his passionate and uncompromising songwriting to a far wider audience. Both his playing and singing come from the heart, and by the new millennium, following further acclaimed solo work and time in folk supergroup Clan Alba, Gaughan was being lauded as arguably Scotland's greatest living troubadour. Presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Folk Awards in 2010, Dick Gaughan remains one of the most sought after names in British folk.
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm, Show 8.00pm
Venue: Selby Town Hall
Price: £10.91
Connie Lush & Blues Shouter
" A voice like a 3am whisky with enough power to fire the national grid." The Times. She's been voted top female UK blues singer 5 times and has won best blues singer category in France. A do not miss show.
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
" A voice like a 3am whisky with enough power to fire the national grid." The Times. She's been voted top female UK blues singer 5 times and has won best blues singer category in France. A do not miss show.
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
Charlie Dore
Widely held to be amongst the UK's finest singer-songwriters, Charlie Dore is one of the few UK female artists to secure a top 20 chart hit in the US, with her enduring radio classic, Pilot of the Airwaves. Her songs have been recorded by a veritable who's who of popular music, including Tina Turner, George Harrison, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Carrick and Celine Dion. Her chart success has continued with a UK number one, Ain't No Doubt, sung by Jimmy Nail. Purveying knowing, worldly, delicate but mordant pop born out of wisdom, and the desire to share it, Dore's voice is small, pearly and oddly timeless. Her songs, an eclectic collection of genre-defying musical styles which she describes as 'borrowed from folk, country, Django Reinhardt and the Beatles', consider life in all its cheapskatery and riches. Charlie Dore is one of our national treasures, whose inimitable voice should be heard by all.
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Tunbridge Wells Trinity Theatre
Price: £15.00
Widely held to be amongst the UK's finest singer-songwriters, Charlie Dore is one of the few UK female artists to secure a top 20 chart hit in the US, with her enduring radio classic, Pilot of the Airwaves. Her songs have been recorded by a veritable who's who of popular music, including Tina Turner, George Harrison, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Carrick and Celine Dion. Her chart success has continued with a UK number one, Ain't No Doubt, sung by Jimmy Nail. Purveying knowing, worldly, delicate but mordant pop born out of wisdom, and the desire to share it, Dore's voice is small, pearly and oddly timeless. Her songs, an eclectic collection of genre-defying musical styles which she describes as 'borrowed from folk, country, Django Reinhardt and the Beatles', consider life in all its cheapskatery and riches. Charlie Dore is one of our national treasures, whose inimitable voice should be heard by all.
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Tunbridge Wells Trinity Theatre
Price: £15.00
Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon
The Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon returns to the View Two Gallery on the afternoon of Saturday 9th June. Between 1pm and 4pm we'll be featuring a mixture of booked guests and open mic slots in the third floor performance space. The event is free to attend, and the bar will be open serving drinks, plus tea and coffee. The gallery is open from 12pm to 5pm.
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 12.00pm
Venue: Liverpool The View Two Gallery
Price: £0.00
The Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon returns to the View Two Gallery on the afternoon of Saturday 9th June. Between 1pm and 4pm we'll be featuring a mixture of booked guests and open mic slots in the third floor performance space. The event is free to attend, and the bar will be open serving drinks, plus tea and coffee. The gallery is open from 12pm to 5pm.
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 12.00pm
Venue: Liverpool The View Two Gallery
Price: £0.00
Pindrop #13 W/ Adam Donen
Pindrop #13 is proud to present ADAM DONEN http://www.adamdonen.com Songwriter, poet, essayist and occasional actor Adam Donen was born in Cape Town, and moved to London at 18 and a day. He spent a year fronting the critically feted but short-lived rock band Alexandria Quartet before embarking on a solo career. 2009′s limited edition poetry book and CD, As Our Parents Slowly Turn to Clay, his first collaboration with producer / engineer Robert Harder (Brian Eno), was Donen's first serious attempt at string arrangement. This was to develop into the ornate, baroque orchestration of Immortality (2010). In 2010 he was signed to the German Songs & Whispers imprint, which led to extensive tours of Germany and the Netherlands. His new album, Vampires (also a collaboration with Harder) is released across Europe on Friday 4 May 2012.He is currently acting in a cinematic adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven. + SUPPORT (tbc) £4adv / £6otd
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Hartlepool The Moorings Eaterie
Price: £4.00
Pindrop #13 is proud to present ADAM DONEN http://www.adamdonen.com Songwriter, poet, essayist and occasional actor Adam Donen was born in Cape Town, and moved to London at 18 and a day. He spent a year fronting the critically feted but short-lived rock band Alexandria Quartet before embarking on a solo career. 2009′s limited edition poetry book and CD, As Our Parents Slowly Turn to Clay, his first collaboration with producer / engineer Robert Harder (Brian Eno), was Donen's first serious attempt at string arrangement. This was to develop into the ornate, baroque orchestration of Immortality (2010). In 2010 he was signed to the German Songs & Whispers imprint, which led to extensive tours of Germany and the Netherlands. His new album, Vampires (also a collaboration with Harder) is released across Europe on Friday 4 May 2012.He is currently acting in a cinematic adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven. + SUPPORT (tbc) £4adv / £6otd
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Hartlepool The Moorings Eaterie
Price: £4.00
The Mental Elf Collective With Akahum (live)
9pm 3am Slide on into summer with smiles, laughs and a touch of sunshine, come dance yourself into a comfy mess to the best of the blowins from out of the bubble. Akahum will engage and excite you with their twisted tribal tunes, the band had a blinding festy season in 2011, with top slots at Glastonbury, Alchemy & Green Gathering firmly establishing themselves in the scene. Dj's include Bez23 (Peak Records), Si Splatt (Cabbage) and our very own Royal Highness, The Pernickety Bint. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 9pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £9.00
9pm 3am Slide on into summer with smiles, laughs and a touch of sunshine, come dance yourself into a comfy mess to the best of the blowins from out of the bubble. Akahum will engage and excite you with their twisted tribal tunes, the band had a blinding festy season in 2011, with top slots at Glastonbury, Alchemy & Green Gathering firmly establishing themselves in the scene. Dj's include Bez23 (Peak Records), Si Splatt (Cabbage) and our very own Royal Highness, The Pernickety Bint. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 9pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £9.00
The Mental Elf Collective With Akahum (live)
9pm 3am Slide on into summer with smiles, laughs and a touch of sunshine, come dance yourself into a comfy mess to the best of the blowins from out of the bubble. Akahum will engage and excite you with their twisted tribal tunes, the band had a blinding festy season in 2011, with top slots at Glastonbury, Alchemy & Green Gathering firmly establishing themselves in the scene. Dj's include Bez23 (Peak Records), Si Splatt (Cabbage) and our very own Royal Highness, The Pernickety Bint. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 9pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
9pm 3am Slide on into summer with smiles, laughs and a touch of sunshine, come dance yourself into a comfy mess to the best of the blowins from out of the bubble. Akahum will engage and excite you with their twisted tribal tunes, the band had a blinding festy season in 2011, with top slots at Glastonbury, Alchemy & Green Gathering firmly establishing themselves in the scene. Dj's include Bez23 (Peak Records), Si Splatt (Cabbage) and our very own Royal Highness, The Pernickety Bint. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 9pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Mark Waistell (singer - Songwriter)
"Latecomer" Launch Concert Mark Waistell is a new arrival on the acoustic music scene. A Singer Songwriter, based in Devon, UK. Mark is quite unusual in that he has returned to the world of music after 30 years away. The expertise of Mark Tucker and support from a wonderful "band" of Phil Beer (Show of Hands), Gerry Conway (Fairport Convention), Barney Morse-Brown (Chris Wood's band) and Spencer Cozens (John Martyn, Joan Armatrading) resulted in the appropriately-named "Latecomer" album This concert is in aid of Save The Chldren Fund
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Exeter New Theatre
Price: £8.00
"Latecomer" Launch Concert Mark Waistell is a new arrival on the acoustic music scene. A Singer Songwriter, based in Devon, UK. Mark is quite unusual in that he has returned to the world of music after 30 years away. The expertise of Mark Tucker and support from a wonderful "band" of Phil Beer (Show of Hands), Gerry Conway (Fairport Convention), Barney Morse-Brown (Chris Wood's band) and Spencer Cozens (John Martyn, Joan Armatrading) resulted in the appropriately-named "Latecomer" album This concert is in aid of Save The Chldren Fund
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Exeter New Theatre
Price: £8.00
Something Blue Live At The Crowborough Afc
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Crowborough AFC
Price: £10.00
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Crowborough AFC
Price: £10.00
Lizzie Nunnery At Radical Liverpool
Live folk/acoustic music drawing on Liverpool's radical traditions, see www.radicalliverpool.com for more details.
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Liverpool Studio 2
Price: £4.50
Live folk/acoustic music drawing on Liverpool's radical traditions, see www.radicalliverpool.com for more details.
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Liverpool Studio 2
Price: £4.50
Victorian Day Ceilidh
Strathpeffer's famous Victorian Market from noon to 4 pm, with stalls in the Square and events throughout the village, including an exhibition of historic photographs, arranged in the veranda of the Pavilion by Friends of the Pavilion, who will also sell their delicious teas in the main hall. Teas and exhibition payable on the door. From 8.30 to midnight there will be a Ceilidh in the Pavilion, organised by the Victorian Strathpeffer Committee, with the band Highland Ceilidh. Tickets £8 can be purchased here. www.highlandceilidh.co.uk
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Strathpeffer The Pavilion
Price: £8.00
Strathpeffer's famous Victorian Market from noon to 4 pm, with stalls in the Square and events throughout the village, including an exhibition of historic photographs, arranged in the veranda of the Pavilion by Friends of the Pavilion, who will also sell their delicious teas in the main hall. Teas and exhibition payable on the door. From 8.30 to midnight there will be a Ceilidh in the Pavilion, organised by the Victorian Strathpeffer Committee, with the band Highland Ceilidh. Tickets £8 can be purchased here. www.highlandceilidh.co.uk
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Strathpeffer The Pavilion
Price: £8.00
Lucy Wainwright Roche
Lucy Wainwright Roche is the daughter of singer-songwriters Loudon Wainwright III, a 2010 Grammy Award winner, and Suzzy Roche, who, along with her sisters (Lucy's aunts) Maggie and Terre Roche, make up the female vocal group The Roches. Lucy has recently toured the country as an opening act for the Indigo Girls, and the duo is featured on a couple of songs on Lucy's new record that was released in October 2010. Lucy is also the half-sister of singer-songwriters Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright (whose late mother Kate was half of the Canadian folk duo Kate and Anna McGarrigle). She has toured with Rufus throughout the years. Toured last year wioth her Dad Louden
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £12.50
Lucy Wainwright Roche is the daughter of singer-songwriters Loudon Wainwright III, a 2010 Grammy Award winner, and Suzzy Roche, who, along with her sisters (Lucy's aunts) Maggie and Terre Roche, make up the female vocal group The Roches. Lucy has recently toured the country as an opening act for the Indigo Girls, and the duo is featured on a couple of songs on Lucy's new record that was released in October 2010. Lucy is also the half-sister of singer-songwriters Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright (whose late mother Kate was half of the Canadian folk duo Kate and Anna McGarrigle). She has toured with Rufus throughout the years. Toured last year wioth her Dad Louden
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £12.50
The Albion Band
The Albion Band has existed in one form or another since 1971 and over 100 different people have played in the band in those 40 years. Now, their founder has stepped aside and handed over completely to his 19 year old son Blair Dunlop. No one in the current line up has ever played in the band before but, in true Albion spirit, the new line up brings together some of the finest musicians and singers in the UK folk scene. This new band recaptures the soul of the Albion Band but with a rockier, edgier approach. Taking the unique character of classic era Albion Band, fusing it with award winning song writing and a rock and indie vibe, the new sound is contemporary English Folk-Rock at its glorious best. The band perform self-penned and traditional material as well as re-booted Albion Band classics in a diverse and energetic live set.
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Edenbridge Hever Castle
Price: £23.00
The Albion Band has existed in one form or another since 1971 and over 100 different people have played in the band in those 40 years. Now, their founder has stepped aside and handed over completely to his 19 year old son Blair Dunlop. No one in the current line up has ever played in the band before but, in true Albion spirit, the new line up brings together some of the finest musicians and singers in the UK folk scene. This new band recaptures the soul of the Albion Band but with a rockier, edgier approach. Taking the unique character of classic era Albion Band, fusing it with award winning song writing and a rock and indie vibe, the new sound is contemporary English Folk-Rock at its glorious best. The band perform self-penned and traditional material as well as re-booted Albion Band classics in a diverse and energetic live set.
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Edenbridge Hever Castle
Price: £23.00
Cara Luft (can.)
Canadian singer/writer with dextrous guitar, inspired songs and engaging persona! 2nd visit to Bothy World HQ and not to be missed.
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: Doors 7PM - event commences 8PM
Venue: Southport Park Golf Club
Price: £6.00
Canadian singer/writer with dextrous guitar, inspired songs and engaging persona! 2nd visit to Bothy World HQ and not to be missed.
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: Doors 7PM - event commences 8PM
Venue: Southport Park Golf Club
Price: £6.00
Flossie Malavialle
Flossie Malavialle is a French singer who first got involved in the British folk scene in 2000 while she was on a teacher exchange in Darlington (great part of the world to improve your English, like ). She had also been singing for years in France so turned up at the local folk club one night to meet the locals and sing a song or two... She didn't realise then that this was going to be the beginning of a new life in England. She is now based in Darlington, does some supply teaching in the area when needed but mainly focuses on her singing. She has released 6 albums since September 2002, Thistledown, Mistral (March 2003), Flossie sings Piaf (May 2003) , "Making up the miles" in December 2004, "The Wilderness Years" in November 2006 and "Flossie sings Brel" in November 2007. She is well known for her interpretations of songs by 'chanson' legends Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf and these will feature in her set at TwickFolk.
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £7.00
Flossie Malavialle is a French singer who first got involved in the British folk scene in 2000 while she was on a teacher exchange in Darlington (great part of the world to improve your English, like ). She had also been singing for years in France so turned up at the local folk club one night to meet the locals and sing a song or two... She didn't realise then that this was going to be the beginning of a new life in England. She is now based in Darlington, does some supply teaching in the area when needed but mainly focuses on her singing. She has released 6 albums since September 2002, Thistledown, Mistral (March 2003), Flossie sings Piaf (May 2003) , "Making up the miles" in December 2004, "The Wilderness Years" in November 2006 and "Flossie sings Brel" in November 2007. She is well known for her interpretations of songs by 'chanson' legends Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf and these will feature in her set at TwickFolk.
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £7.00
Moscow Drug Club
1930's Berlin cabaret, hot club de France, New Orleans funeral parade & gypsy campfire songs.... MOSCOW DRUG CLUB Unique smoky haunting vocals to Tango, Gypsy, Swing and more Moscow Drug Club Is a curious musical place where certain elements of 1930's Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, New Orleans Funeral Parade & Gypsy Campfire meet, have a few to drink and then stagger arm in arm into the darkness of some eastern European cobbled street on a mission to find the bar where Django Reinhardt & Tom Waits are having an after hours jam with the local Tziganes. Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Leornard Cohen, Tom Waits, Mario Lanza, Edith Piaf & Duke Ellington Moscow Drug Club provide an intoxicating & intimate musical experience. You are cordially invited to share a wry smile with us as you enter the darkly comic world of Moscow Drug Club..this way please & mind the stairs!!! www.moscowdrugclub.com Katya Gorrie - Chanteuse & purveyor of sinister lyrical adventures Denny Ilett ~ Rhythmic & solo guitar administrations Dave Archer ~ Complimentary & exemplary guitar outbursts Mirek Salmon - Accordionistic chordal & melodic offerings Andy Crowdy ~ Providing eccentric bass-end rhapsodies All tickets at www.wegottickets.com/lequecumbar www.QuecumBar.co.uk doors open at 6 food until 10. All seating allocated on arrival £15 on the door tables may have to share.
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: London Le Quecum Bar & Brasserie
Price: £15.00
1930's Berlin cabaret, hot club de France, New Orleans funeral parade & gypsy campfire songs.... MOSCOW DRUG CLUB Unique smoky haunting vocals to Tango, Gypsy, Swing and more Moscow Drug Club Is a curious musical place where certain elements of 1930's Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, New Orleans Funeral Parade & Gypsy Campfire meet, have a few to drink and then stagger arm in arm into the darkness of some eastern European cobbled street on a mission to find the bar where Django Reinhardt & Tom Waits are having an after hours jam with the local Tziganes. Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Leornard Cohen, Tom Waits, Mario Lanza, Edith Piaf & Duke Ellington Moscow Drug Club provide an intoxicating & intimate musical experience. You are cordially invited to share a wry smile with us as you enter the darkly comic world of Moscow Drug Club..this way please & mind the stairs!!! www.moscowdrugclub.com Katya Gorrie - Chanteuse & purveyor of sinister lyrical adventures Denny Ilett ~ Rhythmic & solo guitar administrations Dave Archer ~ Complimentary & exemplary guitar outbursts Mirek Salmon - Accordionistic chordal & melodic offerings Andy Crowdy ~ Providing eccentric bass-end rhapsodies All tickets at www.wegottickets.com/lequecumbar www.QuecumBar.co.uk doors open at 6 food until 10. All seating allocated on arrival £15 on the door tables may have to share.
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: London Le Quecum Bar & Brasserie
Price: £15.00
Ivan Drever
WESTGARTH SOCIAL CLUB, Middlesbrough
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Middlesbrough Westgarth Social Club
Price: £10.00
WESTGARTH SOCIAL CLUB, Middlesbrough
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Middlesbrough Westgarth Social Club
Price: £10.00
Benji Kirkpatrick
Multi-instrumentalist Benji Kirkpatrick is best known as a key member of folk big band Bellowhead, who play to ever growing audiences in the UK and abroad, appeared twice on 'Later' with Jools Holland, and picked up numerous awards including Best Group and best live band (for the 5th time) at the BBC Folk Awards. Benji picks his way up and down the frets of various stringed instruments, including guitar, bouzouki, mandolin and banjo. He is also a fine solo singer and a songwriter and has released three solo albums to date. His performances have been described as 'powerful', 'memorable', and characterised with 'infectious dynamism'. Benji is also a member of the reformed Faustus and has been a member of the Seth Lakeman band since 2009, performing on Seth's first three albums. We at Folk in the Barn love Benji's funky folk style and are looking forward to him playing for us for the first time, in the cosy setting of the Black Robin Inn. a memorably aggressive bouzouki stylePowerful Mojo Boomerang is a contemporary folk singer/songwriter album that does almost everything right; a dynamic and varied range of songs, great musicians and instrumentation and an accessibility that makes it instantly enjoyable. Very highly recommended. Fish Records A terrific third album from Benji, brilliantly capturing the infectious dynamism which characterises both his solo and band gigs. Bright Young Folk www.benjikirkpatrick.com
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm start
Venue: Canterbury The Black Robin Inn
Price: £11.00
Multi-instrumentalist Benji Kirkpatrick is best known as a key member of folk big band Bellowhead, who play to ever growing audiences in the UK and abroad, appeared twice on 'Later' with Jools Holland, and picked up numerous awards including Best Group and best live band (for the 5th time) at the BBC Folk Awards. Benji picks his way up and down the frets of various stringed instruments, including guitar, bouzouki, mandolin and banjo. He is also a fine solo singer and a songwriter and has released three solo albums to date. His performances have been described as 'powerful', 'memorable', and characterised with 'infectious dynamism'. Benji is also a member of the reformed Faustus and has been a member of the Seth Lakeman band since 2009, performing on Seth's first three albums. We at Folk in the Barn love Benji's funky folk style and are looking forward to him playing for us for the first time, in the cosy setting of the Black Robin Inn. a memorably aggressive bouzouki stylePowerful Mojo Boomerang is a contemporary folk singer/songwriter album that does almost everything right; a dynamic and varied range of songs, great musicians and instrumentation and an accessibility that makes it instantly enjoyable. Very highly recommended. Fish Records A terrific third album from Benji, brilliantly capturing the infectious dynamism which characterises both his solo and band gigs. Bright Young Folk www.benjikirkpatrick.com
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 6pm for 6.30pm start
Venue: Canterbury The Black Robin Inn
Price: £11.00
Jake Cogan (band)
Jake Cogan is on course for huge success. Her debut album was Iain Anderson's BBC Radio Scotland album of the week. Now, her 2nd album 'Parcel of Rogues' is gathering acclaim from all quarters. Taking a new look at the songs of Robert Burns, avoiding the obvious 'traditional' take, it's the politics and passion of Burns with a transatlantic twist that brings a fresh dynamic sound to modern Scotland - it's Burns as you've never heard it before! My favourite new singer Boo Hewerdine Jake Cogan's version of Rain and Snow is one of the greats Mike Harding BBC Radio 2 On rare occasions you realise that what you're listening to is what a real singer should be, someone with a direct connection between soul and voice. Jake Cogan is one of those rare few. Dick Gaughan www.jakecogan.com Firm local favourites, Caitlin Stubbs and her band stride ever forward. Her new EP is now available and unmissable. www.caitlinstubbs.com + Polly Jones brings a fresh sparkle to any stage.
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Brighton Latest Music Bar
Price: £8.00
Jake Cogan is on course for huge success. Her debut album was Iain Anderson's BBC Radio Scotland album of the week. Now, her 2nd album 'Parcel of Rogues' is gathering acclaim from all quarters. Taking a new look at the songs of Robert Burns, avoiding the obvious 'traditional' take, it's the politics and passion of Burns with a transatlantic twist that brings a fresh dynamic sound to modern Scotland - it's Burns as you've never heard it before! My favourite new singer Boo Hewerdine Jake Cogan's version of Rain and Snow is one of the greats Mike Harding BBC Radio 2 On rare occasions you realise that what you're listening to is what a real singer should be, someone with a direct connection between soul and voice. Jake Cogan is one of those rare few. Dick Gaughan www.jakecogan.com Firm local favourites, Caitlin Stubbs and her band stride ever forward. Her new EP is now available and unmissable. www.caitlinstubbs.com + Polly Jones brings a fresh sparkle to any stage.
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Brighton Latest Music Bar
Price: £8.00
Delicatessen
Delicatessen are a London-based group playing instrumental music and songs from the Balkan and Mediterranean regions and beyond. The group's choice of music reflects the diversity of their backgrounds (Greece, Japan, Turkey, France, Germany and the UK), their shared musical interests and their passion for performing familiar and less well known pieces in a unique, engaging way. The 7-piece band's line-up includes violins, accordion, oud, guitar, bass, darbuka/tablas and two singers and their repertoire weaves a colourful tapestry of moods and emotions, telling stories through the sounds and melodies of heart-stopping love songs, tales of every day life and furiously driving dance rhythms. From Klezmer to Sephardic, Rebetiko to Rai, their aim is to delight their audiences with a musical feast from East and West. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time.
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Delicatessen are a London-based group playing instrumental music and songs from the Balkan and Mediterranean regions and beyond. The group's choice of music reflects the diversity of their backgrounds (Greece, Japan, Turkey, France, Germany and the UK), their shared musical interests and their passion for performing familiar and less well known pieces in a unique, engaging way. The 7-piece band's line-up includes violins, accordion, oud, guitar, bass, darbuka/tablas and two singers and their repertoire weaves a colourful tapestry of moods and emotions, telling stories through the sounds and melodies of heart-stopping love songs, tales of every day life and furiously driving dance rhythms. From Klezmer to Sephardic, Rebetiko to Rai, their aim is to delight their audiences with a musical feast from East and West. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time.
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Karen Tweed And Kevin Dempsey
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £11.00
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £11.00
Karen Tweed And Kevin Dempsey
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £8.00
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £8.00
Moscow Drug Club
MOSCOW DRUG CLUB Unique smoky haunting vocals to Tango, Gypsy, Swing and more Moscow Drug Club Is a curious musical place where certain elements of 1930's Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, New Orleans Funeral Parade & Gypsy Campfire meet, have a few to drink and then stagger arm in arm into the darkness of some eastern European cobbled street on a mission to find the bar where Django Reinhardt & Tom Waits are having an after hours jam with the local Tziganes. Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Leornard Cohen, Tom Waits, Mario Lanza, Edith Piaf & Duke Ellington Moscow Drug Club provide an intoxicating & intimate musical experience. You are cordially invited to share a wry smile with us as you enter the darkly comic world of Moscow Drug Club..this way please & mind the stairs!!! www.moscowdrugclub.com Katya Gorrie - Chanteuse & purveyor of sinister lyrical adventures Denny Ilett ~ Rhythmic & solo guitar administrations Dave Archer ~ Complimentary & exemplary guitar outbursts Mirek Salmon - Accordionistic chordal & melodic offerings Andy Crowdy ~ Providing eccentric bass-end rhapsodies All tickets at www.wegottickets.com/lequecumbar www.QuecumBar.co.uk doors open at 6 food until 10. All seating allocated on arrival £15 on the door tables may have to share.
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: London Le Quecum Bar & Brasserie
Price: £12.00
MOSCOW DRUG CLUB Unique smoky haunting vocals to Tango, Gypsy, Swing and more Moscow Drug Club Is a curious musical place where certain elements of 1930's Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, New Orleans Funeral Parade & Gypsy Campfire meet, have a few to drink and then stagger arm in arm into the darkness of some eastern European cobbled street on a mission to find the bar where Django Reinhardt & Tom Waits are having an after hours jam with the local Tziganes. Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Leornard Cohen, Tom Waits, Mario Lanza, Edith Piaf & Duke Ellington Moscow Drug Club provide an intoxicating & intimate musical experience. You are cordially invited to share a wry smile with us as you enter the darkly comic world of Moscow Drug Club..this way please & mind the stairs!!! www.moscowdrugclub.com Katya Gorrie - Chanteuse & purveyor of sinister lyrical adventures Denny Ilett ~ Rhythmic & solo guitar administrations Dave Archer ~ Complimentary & exemplary guitar outbursts Mirek Salmon - Accordionistic chordal & melodic offerings Andy Crowdy ~ Providing eccentric bass-end rhapsodies All tickets at www.wegottickets.com/lequecumbar www.QuecumBar.co.uk doors open at 6 food until 10. All seating allocated on arrival £15 on the door tables may have to share.
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: London Le Quecum Bar & Brasserie
Price: £12.00
Owlsworld Presents: Terry Emm Plus Support From The Barker Band
Terry Emm is a young singer-songwriter-guitarist from Bedfordshire. Terry's solo show is hushed and reflective, his vocal soaring high above his intricate acoustic picking. We look forward to hearing him play in the intimate setting of The Old Barn. http://www.terryemm.co.uk/ Terry's debut album 'White Butterflies', caused a stir when it was released in 2009. The album, with its introspective lyrics, lush orchestral movements, layers of chiming alternately tuned guitars and mandolin plus Terry's distinctive soothing vocal, found admirers all over the world. It achieved much praise from the press, who drew comparisons to the likes of Nick Drake, John Martyn and Clifford T Ward. Maverick Country magazine gave a 5 star review, whilst Mojo praised it as an outstanding debut... pastoral, romantic and lit musically by summer rays...no routine singer- songwriter offering but something totally engaging in melody and lyric. The album was championed by many radio stations including 6 Music and Radio 2 and Terry is proud to have recorded live sessions for BBC DJ's Tom Robinson and Bob Harris. Terry is currently recording his second album. Support Act: The barker Band http://barkerband.com/ Monday 11th June The Old Barn @ The Cock Inn Church Lane, Sarratt WD3 6HH http://www.cockinn.net/ Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music 8.30pm - till 11.00pm For more info email owlsworld@gmail.com or call 07775 526 881 Tickets £7.00 on the door or £5 pre booked from: http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld https://www.facebook.com/events/348950431826847/
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Sarratt Owlsworld Acoustic Sessions
Price: £5.00
Terry Emm is a young singer-songwriter-guitarist from Bedfordshire. Terry's solo show is hushed and reflective, his vocal soaring high above his intricate acoustic picking. We look forward to hearing him play in the intimate setting of The Old Barn. http://www.terryemm.co.uk/ Terry's debut album 'White Butterflies', caused a stir when it was released in 2009. The album, with its introspective lyrics, lush orchestral movements, layers of chiming alternately tuned guitars and mandolin plus Terry's distinctive soothing vocal, found admirers all over the world. It achieved much praise from the press, who drew comparisons to the likes of Nick Drake, John Martyn and Clifford T Ward. Maverick Country magazine gave a 5 star review, whilst Mojo praised it as an outstanding debut... pastoral, romantic and lit musically by summer rays...no routine singer- songwriter offering but something totally engaging in melody and lyric. The album was championed by many radio stations including 6 Music and Radio 2 and Terry is proud to have recorded live sessions for BBC DJ's Tom Robinson and Bob Harris. Terry is currently recording his second album. Support Act: The barker Band http://barkerband.com/ Monday 11th June The Old Barn @ The Cock Inn Church Lane, Sarratt WD3 6HH http://www.cockinn.net/ Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music 8.30pm - till 11.00pm For more info email owlsworld@gmail.com or call 07775 526 881 Tickets £7.00 on the door or £5 pre booked from: http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld https://www.facebook.com/events/348950431826847/
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Sarratt Owlsworld Acoustic Sessions
Price: £5.00
Mambo Jambo
Acoustic roots duo MAMBO JAMBO (Pete Jack & Frankie Banham) are specialists in serving up hot sounds from around the world, mixing authentic styles from Latin America , the Caribbean and Africa, bluegrass and Eastern European music with their own compositions. Alongside strong and harmonious vocals, their instruments are equally varied - sax, clarinet, guitar, tres (traditional Cuban guitar), banjo, flute, Brazilian ukulele ,various percussion, occasional accordion, even a suitcase! (Note this event is 2nd Tuesday in the month -unusual but to avoid a bank holiday clash the week before.)
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Etton The Processed Pea
Price: £9.00
Acoustic roots duo MAMBO JAMBO (Pete Jack & Frankie Banham) are specialists in serving up hot sounds from around the world, mixing authentic styles from Latin America , the Caribbean and Africa, bluegrass and Eastern European music with their own compositions. Alongside strong and harmonious vocals, their instruments are equally varied - sax, clarinet, guitar, tres (traditional Cuban guitar), banjo, flute, Brazilian ukulele ,various percussion, occasional accordion, even a suitcase! (Note this event is 2nd Tuesday in the month -unusual but to avoid a bank holiday clash the week before.)
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Etton The Processed Pea
Price: £9.00
Woody Mann
Among guitarists and critics, Woody Mann is considered a modern master. While the blues are his touchstone, he seems to draw inspiration from every direction, blending a myriad influences with ease and grace. Pioneering finger-style legend John Fahey said it well: You can hear classical, jazz and blues approaches somehow converging into a single sparkling sound a sound completely his own. Woody takes a fresh approach to his blues re-creations and his own compositions defy category. If there was a category simply called 'great music' Woodywould belong there. Woody Mann received his first musical schooling in the living room of Rev. Gary Davis, the now legendary blues, gospel, and ragtime guitarist. Though Davis died in 1972, his guitar mastery proved to be an indelible influence on his young student and friend. The passion, energy and artistry of Davis' early work became a lasting touchstone for Mann as he embarked on his own musical journey. Mann soon went on to perform with modern day blues musicians John Fahey, British great Jo-Ann Kelly, as well as early masters of the genre, such as Bukka White and Son House. Mann complemented the tutelage of Rev. Davis with formal training at New York's celebrated Juilliard School. In addition, Mann completed a period of intense study with noted Chicago-born pianist Lennie Tristano, who introduced him to the world of jazz and its infinite possibilities. During this time, Mann's early musical grounding began to blossom into an improvisational style all his own. Since then, he has pursued a rich and diverse career, which ranges from playing with jazz great Attila Zoller, accompanying songwriter Dori Previn, and teaching guitar to legendary recording artist Paul Simon. Mann has recorded extensively and performed everywhere from the orchestra pits of Broadway to festivals, clubs and concert stages worldwide. Mann's reach as a teacher, producer, and writer has been just as sweeping; he has been a faculty member at the New School in New York City, conducted master workshops throughout the world, founded International Guitar Seminars and Acoustic Sessions Inc, and schooled countless guitarists through his acclaimed books and DVDs including The Art of Acoustic Blues Guitar series, The Complete Robert Johnson, The Blues Fakebook and the recently published Lisboa the Guitar of Woody Mann a collection of his original compositions. The remarkable ease and grace with which he blends a wide pallet of influences was summed up in a recent Acoustic Guitar Magazine review of his recent recording Road Trip Mann has absorbed so many guitar styles that he can change moods on a dime, weaving lyrical single string lines and chord harmonies that can take his tunes across the musical divides between genres He has not forgotten those early lessons in the Rev. Davis' living room, however, or the jazz traditions that were his wellspring. He has since become one of the world's most renowned guitar masters and song story tellers updating the past with his own unique contemporary improvisational style. Don't miss the chance to see him; you are unlikely to hear anything or anyone better in the fields that Mann has chosen to master. -The London Times http://woodymann.com/
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Among guitarists and critics, Woody Mann is considered a modern master. While the blues are his touchstone, he seems to draw inspiration from every direction, blending a myriad influences with ease and grace. Pioneering finger-style legend John Fahey said it well: You can hear classical, jazz and blues approaches somehow converging into a single sparkling sound a sound completely his own. Woody takes a fresh approach to his blues re-creations and his own compositions defy category. If there was a category simply called 'great music' Woodywould belong there. Woody Mann received his first musical schooling in the living room of Rev. Gary Davis, the now legendary blues, gospel, and ragtime guitarist. Though Davis died in 1972, his guitar mastery proved to be an indelible influence on his young student and friend. The passion, energy and artistry of Davis' early work became a lasting touchstone for Mann as he embarked on his own musical journey. Mann soon went on to perform with modern day blues musicians John Fahey, British great Jo-Ann Kelly, as well as early masters of the genre, such as Bukka White and Son House. Mann complemented the tutelage of Rev. Davis with formal training at New York's celebrated Juilliard School. In addition, Mann completed a period of intense study with noted Chicago-born pianist Lennie Tristano, who introduced him to the world of jazz and its infinite possibilities. During this time, Mann's early musical grounding began to blossom into an improvisational style all his own. Since then, he has pursued a rich and diverse career, which ranges from playing with jazz great Attila Zoller, accompanying songwriter Dori Previn, and teaching guitar to legendary recording artist Paul Simon. Mann has recorded extensively and performed everywhere from the orchestra pits of Broadway to festivals, clubs and concert stages worldwide. Mann's reach as a teacher, producer, and writer has been just as sweeping; he has been a faculty member at the New School in New York City, conducted master workshops throughout the world, founded International Guitar Seminars and Acoustic Sessions Inc, and schooled countless guitarists through his acclaimed books and DVDs including The Art of Acoustic Blues Guitar series, The Complete Robert Johnson, The Blues Fakebook and the recently published Lisboa the Guitar of Woody Mann a collection of his original compositions. The remarkable ease and grace with which he blends a wide pallet of influences was summed up in a recent Acoustic Guitar Magazine review of his recent recording Road Trip Mann has absorbed so many guitar styles that he can change moods on a dime, weaving lyrical single string lines and chord harmonies that can take his tunes across the musical divides between genres He has not forgotten those early lessons in the Rev. Davis' living room, however, or the jazz traditions that were his wellspring. He has since become one of the world's most renowned guitar masters and song story tellers updating the past with his own unique contemporary improvisational style. Don't miss the chance to see him; you are unlikely to hear anything or anyone better in the fields that Mann has chosen to master. -The London Times http://woodymann.com/
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Gabby Young And Other Animals
Album launch show
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Scala
Price: £12.50
Album launch show
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Scala
Price: £12.50
Tcha Limberger's Kalotaszeg Trio - Gypsy Eastern European Night
We are thrilled to have Tcha Limberger - the Gypsy maestro at the Vortex. A unique and authentic musical voice with his Kalotaszeg trio. Laments, Czardas' and Szaporas from the Transylvanian region of Kalotaszeg with the beautiful voice and violin playing of Tcha Limberger. Tcha Limberger has become recognised as one of the most prominent and important figures in folk music of the Carpathian Basin. On this tour he highlights the style considered to be the most beautiful of all Hungarian music with the highest regarded rhythm section of modern times, Berki Viktor on bass and Toni Rudi on Brac, for over 30 years the accompanists of the regions most famous Primas Neti Sandor. Limberger, who studied under Sandor, came to love the most so much he now lives there giving international workshops and his most recent CD was recorded in the village hall. "This music is little known and I will play it as it is meant to be played. It follows the lives of many from baptism to the grave. It celebrates their communal existence and brings people together in the community of Kalotaszeg." Tcha Limberger Tcha Limberger seems to be made entirely out of music" THE OBSERVER UK "music straight from the soul" LONDON EVENING STANDARD "full of energy and pathos" SONGLINES - UK "Tcha Limberger's voice reaches heart breaking qualities" DJANGOSTATION (FRANCE)
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: London Vortex
Price: £12.00
We are thrilled to have Tcha Limberger - the Gypsy maestro at the Vortex. A unique and authentic musical voice with his Kalotaszeg trio. Laments, Czardas' and Szaporas from the Transylvanian region of Kalotaszeg with the beautiful voice and violin playing of Tcha Limberger. Tcha Limberger has become recognised as one of the most prominent and important figures in folk music of the Carpathian Basin. On this tour he highlights the style considered to be the most beautiful of all Hungarian music with the highest regarded rhythm section of modern times, Berki Viktor on bass and Toni Rudi on Brac, for over 30 years the accompanists of the regions most famous Primas Neti Sandor. Limberger, who studied under Sandor, came to love the most so much he now lives there giving international workshops and his most recent CD was recorded in the village hall. "This music is little known and I will play it as it is meant to be played. It follows the lives of many from baptism to the grave. It celebrates their communal existence and brings people together in the community of Kalotaszeg." Tcha Limberger Tcha Limberger seems to be made entirely out of music" THE OBSERVER UK "music straight from the soul" LONDON EVENING STANDARD "full of energy and pathos" SONGLINES - UK "Tcha Limberger's voice reaches heart breaking qualities" DJANGOSTATION (FRANCE)
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: London Vortex
Price: £12.00
Sam Sallon & David Hughes
13th June Sam Sallon & David Hughes 8pm, £10.00/ £8.00 in advance Sam Sallon has paid his dues and earned his live reputation on tour with the likes of Pete Doherty, Nouvelle Vague, Dot Allison, Rodrigo y Gabriela and Lyle Lovett. His fantastic guitar playing, expressive voice and lyrical prowess has won him many fans, which will no doubt increase massively with the release of his debut album, One For The Road, in 2012. One For The Road features guest performances from some of Sam's favourite artists including Kami Thompson (Richard and Linda Thompson's daughter) and Neil Cowley (BBC Jazz Award winning pianist). The album was lovingly produced by David Watson at Metropolis Studios and mixed by Jim Lowe. David Hughes is an acoustic guitarist, songwriter, author, playwright and mordant wit. His six albums include, ACTIVE IN THE PARISH, which, in 1997 was named by Q magazine as one of their albums of the year. His five published books include, THE MALDONIANS, and the diary of a UK tour supporting Fairport Convention. His sharp, half-spoken delivery and rhythmically-percussive finger-style guitar earned him regular slots on BBC Radio Four's Loose Ends with the late Ned Sherrin. He has recorded and performed with some of the finest musicians in the UK including Gerry Conway (Jethro Tull / Fairport Convention), Jacqui McShee, Danny Thompson, Bert Jansch (Pentangle), Dave Mattacks, Chris Leslie, Dave Pegg (Fairport Convention), Spencer Cozens (Joan Armatrading / John Martyn), Alan Thomson (John Martyn), Chris While, Julie Matthews (BBC Folk Award winners), and Eddi Reader. In 2001, David was the founder member of the St Agnes Fountain project. Together with Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention), Chris While and Julie Matthews (BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winners), the band recorded an album of Christmas music and enjoyed a hugely successful December tour that has now established itself as a "seasonal tradition", the band touring to sell-out audiences each December since with six further albums.
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ascot Jagz
Price: £8.00
13th June Sam Sallon & David Hughes 8pm, £10.00/ £8.00 in advance Sam Sallon has paid his dues and earned his live reputation on tour with the likes of Pete Doherty, Nouvelle Vague, Dot Allison, Rodrigo y Gabriela and Lyle Lovett. His fantastic guitar playing, expressive voice and lyrical prowess has won him many fans, which will no doubt increase massively with the release of his debut album, One For The Road, in 2012. One For The Road features guest performances from some of Sam's favourite artists including Kami Thompson (Richard and Linda Thompson's daughter) and Neil Cowley (BBC Jazz Award winning pianist). The album was lovingly produced by David Watson at Metropolis Studios and mixed by Jim Lowe. David Hughes is an acoustic guitarist, songwriter, author, playwright and mordant wit. His six albums include, ACTIVE IN THE PARISH, which, in 1997 was named by Q magazine as one of their albums of the year. His five published books include, THE MALDONIANS, and the diary of a UK tour supporting Fairport Convention. His sharp, half-spoken delivery and rhythmically-percussive finger-style guitar earned him regular slots on BBC Radio Four's Loose Ends with the late Ned Sherrin. He has recorded and performed with some of the finest musicians in the UK including Gerry Conway (Jethro Tull / Fairport Convention), Jacqui McShee, Danny Thompson, Bert Jansch (Pentangle), Dave Mattacks, Chris Leslie, Dave Pegg (Fairport Convention), Spencer Cozens (Joan Armatrading / John Martyn), Alan Thomson (John Martyn), Chris While, Julie Matthews (BBC Folk Award winners), and Eddi Reader. In 2001, David was the founder member of the St Agnes Fountain project. Together with Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention), Chris While and Julie Matthews (BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winners), the band recorded an album of Christmas music and enjoyed a hugely successful December tour that has now established itself as a "seasonal tradition", the band touring to sell-out audiences each December since with six further albums.
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ascot Jagz
Price: £8.00
Bright Phoebus Presents - Freya, Abbott, Ferguson
FREYA, ABBOTT, FERGUSON Jo Freya (Blowzabella, Old Swan Band and many more) has got together with Jude Abbott (Chumbawamba, The Peace Artists)) and Neil Ferguson (Chumbawamba), to form a new and highly entertaining trio of very talented musicians and song writers, who we're absolutely delighted to be welcoming to our Bright Phoebus evenings at The Greystones. Jo has performed with the Bright Phoebus All Stars on previous occasions and is no stranger to collaboration and new work. With great songs and fantastic arrangements for trumpet, saxophone, flugelhorn, piano and guitar, this will be a magical musical evening, complemented by Jo's expert comic timing and a tangible warmth and rapport between all three artists. Local legend Roy Bailey, who has worked with all three artists in the past, will be our esteemed MC on the night. Come and join us for a great musical evening. A highly entertaining trio that also has something to say. You have to see them live to see the chemistry with the audience and how these fab songs come to life with great harmonies, musicianship and Jo Freya's comedic timing both during and in between songs. Deliciously subversive. O'Hooley and Tidow Tickets: £9 advance and £11 on the door Doors: 7.30pm Concert: 8pm
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm DOORS CONCERT 8.00PM
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £9.00
FREYA, ABBOTT, FERGUSON Jo Freya (Blowzabella, Old Swan Band and many more) has got together with Jude Abbott (Chumbawamba, The Peace Artists)) and Neil Ferguson (Chumbawamba), to form a new and highly entertaining trio of very talented musicians and song writers, who we're absolutely delighted to be welcoming to our Bright Phoebus evenings at The Greystones. Jo has performed with the Bright Phoebus All Stars on previous occasions and is no stranger to collaboration and new work. With great songs and fantastic arrangements for trumpet, saxophone, flugelhorn, piano and guitar, this will be a magical musical evening, complemented by Jo's expert comic timing and a tangible warmth and rapport between all three artists. Local legend Roy Bailey, who has worked with all three artists in the past, will be our esteemed MC on the night. Come and join us for a great musical evening. A highly entertaining trio that also has something to say. You have to see them live to see the chemistry with the audience and how these fab songs come to life with great harmonies, musicianship and Jo Freya's comedic timing both during and in between songs. Deliciously subversive. O'Hooley and Tidow Tickets: £9 advance and £11 on the door Doors: 7.30pm Concert: 8pm
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm DOORS CONCERT 8.00PM
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £9.00
The Tilting Sky Presents : Port Isla Plus Rory Hill & Special Guests
The Tilting Sky Presents............ Recently crowned Rocket From The East winners Port Isla make their debut at the Bicycle Shop - expect classic Laurel Canyon style influenced songwriting mixed up with the kind of soaring harmonies Fleet Foxes would be proud of. Special guests on the evening and making rare but very welcome solo appearances will be Rory Hill ( The Kabeedies ) and Graham Horne ( The Barlights ). doors 8.00pm : Tickets £ 3 advance // £ 4 door
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £4.00
The Tilting Sky Presents............ Recently crowned Rocket From The East winners Port Isla make their debut at the Bicycle Shop - expect classic Laurel Canyon style influenced songwriting mixed up with the kind of soaring harmonies Fleet Foxes would be proud of. Special guests on the evening and making rare but very welcome solo appearances will be Rory Hill ( The Kabeedies ) and Graham Horne ( The Barlights ). doors 8.00pm : Tickets £ 3 advance // £ 4 door
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £4.00
Furnace Mountain - Appalachian Roots Music On Tour From The Us
Furnace Mountain Appalachians Roots Music on tour from the US Dave Van Deventer (Fiddle and Vocals); Morgan Morrison (Bouzouki and Vocals); Aimee Curl (Bass and Vocals); Danny Knicely (Mandolin) The music of Furnace Mountain is at times lively and raucous, with spirited fiddle melodies weaving in and around the powerful rhythms of the bass and bouzouki. It is at other times poignant and poetic, with sublime vocal harmonies beautifully interpreting some of the oldest songs ever written The band has graced stages near and far, from the Yangtzee River in China to the banks of the Shenandoah River, where they are the host band of the famous Watermelon Park Festival each year. They have also performed at the BBC's Celtic Connections Festival 'A Wonderful Band ... How gorgeous is that?' - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 www.furnacemountain.com
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: South Molton The George Hotel
Price: £12.00
Furnace Mountain Appalachians Roots Music on tour from the US Dave Van Deventer (Fiddle and Vocals); Morgan Morrison (Bouzouki and Vocals); Aimee Curl (Bass and Vocals); Danny Knicely (Mandolin) The music of Furnace Mountain is at times lively and raucous, with spirited fiddle melodies weaving in and around the powerful rhythms of the bass and bouzouki. It is at other times poignant and poetic, with sublime vocal harmonies beautifully interpreting some of the oldest songs ever written The band has graced stages near and far, from the Yangtzee River in China to the banks of the Shenandoah River, where they are the host band of the famous Watermelon Park Festival each year. They have also performed at the BBC's Celtic Connections Festival 'A Wonderful Band ... How gorgeous is that?' - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 www.furnacemountain.com
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: South Molton The George Hotel
Price: £12.00
Paper Aeroplanes
Petersfield Nights brings you another fantastic evening of live music http://youtu.be/5XsLwSuy2Dk Paper Aeroplanes are an oasis of gravity in a cultural desert of frivolity, of emotion in a cold hearted world. If you're not in tears by the end of A Comfortable Sleep then you're either a Stalinist dictator or a statue. 9/10 Paul Kerr, Fourohfive 405 No pretence , no artifice, just great, memorable songs and a voice that'd charm a piranha Adam Walton BBC Wales Having been compared to the likes of Gemma Hayes, Turin Brakes and Nerina Pallot, this year they released mini-album We are Ghosts to more critical acclaim and reviews such as With songs this good, Paper Aeroplanes deserve a far wider audience BBC Music's Robin Denselow; Album of the Month Maverick Magazine £7adv/£8 door Please note that under 18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Cambridge Portland Arms
Price: £7.00
Petersfield Nights brings you another fantastic evening of live music http://youtu.be/5XsLwSuy2Dk Paper Aeroplanes are an oasis of gravity in a cultural desert of frivolity, of emotion in a cold hearted world. If you're not in tears by the end of A Comfortable Sleep then you're either a Stalinist dictator or a statue. 9/10 Paul Kerr, Fourohfive 405 No pretence , no artifice, just great, memorable songs and a voice that'd charm a piranha Adam Walton BBC Wales Having been compared to the likes of Gemma Hayes, Turin Brakes and Nerina Pallot, this year they released mini-album We are Ghosts to more critical acclaim and reviews such as With songs this good, Paper Aeroplanes deserve a far wider audience BBC Music's Robin Denselow; Album of the Month Maverick Magazine £7adv/£8 door Please note that under 18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Cambridge Portland Arms
Price: £7.00
Will Kaufman Presents: Woody Guthrie, Hard Times, Hard Travellin'
Will Kaufman's WOODY GUTHRIE: HARD TIMES AND HARD TRAVELIN' is a captivating "live documentary" that sets the songs of Woody Guthrie in the context of the American 1930s - the Dust Bowl, the Depression, the New Deal and the state of popular music itself. Such hard-hitting Guthrie songs as "Vigilante Man", "Pretty Boy Floyd" and "I Ain't Got No Home" are brought into conversation with other relevant songs - from Joe Hill's "The Preacher and the Slave" to "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?". Altogether the show highlights the blending of music and radical politics that marks Guthrie's most powerful work. "No one can understand the American people without listening to Woody Guthrie. Will Kaufman's doing important work here." - Tom Paxton "No one can understand the American people without listening to Woody Guthrie. Will Kaufman's doing important work here." - Tom Paxton "I thank Will Kaufman for introducing a new generation of Europeans to 'the other America'. It's a wonderful job he's doing." - Pete Seeger
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Shrewsbury The Lion Hotel Ballroom
Price: £8.00
Will Kaufman's WOODY GUTHRIE: HARD TIMES AND HARD TRAVELIN' is a captivating "live documentary" that sets the songs of Woody Guthrie in the context of the American 1930s - the Dust Bowl, the Depression, the New Deal and the state of popular music itself. Such hard-hitting Guthrie songs as "Vigilante Man", "Pretty Boy Floyd" and "I Ain't Got No Home" are brought into conversation with other relevant songs - from Joe Hill's "The Preacher and the Slave" to "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?". Altogether the show highlights the blending of music and radical politics that marks Guthrie's most powerful work. "No one can understand the American people without listening to Woody Guthrie. Will Kaufman's doing important work here." - Tom Paxton "No one can understand the American people without listening to Woody Guthrie. Will Kaufman's doing important work here." - Tom Paxton "I thank Will Kaufman for introducing a new generation of Europeans to 'the other America'. It's a wonderful job he's doing." - Pete Seeger
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Shrewsbury The Lion Hotel Ballroom
Price: £8.00
Will Kaufman Presents: Woody Guthrie, Hard Times, Hard Travellin'
Will Kaufman's WOODY GUTHRIE: HARD TIMES AND HARD TRAVELIN' is a captivating "live documentary" that sets the songs of Woody Guthrie in the context of the American 1930s - the Dust Bowl, the Depression, the New Deal and the state of popular music itself. Such hard-hitting Guthrie songs as "Vigilante Man", "Pretty Boy Floyd" and "I Ain't Got No Home" are brought into conversation with other relevant songs - from Joe Hill's "The Preacher and the Slave" to "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?". Altogether the show highlights the blending of music and radical politics that marks Guthrie's most powerful work. "No one can understand the American people without listening to Woody Guthrie. Will Kaufman's doing important work here." - Tom Paxton "No one can understand the American people without listening to Woody Guthrie. Will Kaufman's doing important work here." - Tom Paxton "I thank Will Kaufman for introducing a new generation of Europeans to 'the other America'. It's a wonderful job he's doing." - Pete Seeger
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Shrewsbury The Lion Hotel Ballroom
Price: £4.00
Will Kaufman's WOODY GUTHRIE: HARD TIMES AND HARD TRAVELIN' is a captivating "live documentary" that sets the songs of Woody Guthrie in the context of the American 1930s - the Dust Bowl, the Depression, the New Deal and the state of popular music itself. Such hard-hitting Guthrie songs as "Vigilante Man", "Pretty Boy Floyd" and "I Ain't Got No Home" are brought into conversation with other relevant songs - from Joe Hill's "The Preacher and the Slave" to "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?". Altogether the show highlights the blending of music and radical politics that marks Guthrie's most powerful work. "No one can understand the American people without listening to Woody Guthrie. Will Kaufman's doing important work here." - Tom Paxton "No one can understand the American people without listening to Woody Guthrie. Will Kaufman's doing important work here." - Tom Paxton "I thank Will Kaufman for introducing a new generation of Europeans to 'the other America'. It's a wonderful job he's doing." - Pete Seeger
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Shrewsbury The Lion Hotel Ballroom
Price: £4.00
Jakabo
14th June Jakabo + Support 8pm, £8.00/ £6.00 in advance Jakabo bring a new generation of energetic, alternative blues rock, encompassing a sound ahead of their years. Passionate vocals and catchy riffs, these guys know how to put on a show
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ascot Jagz
Price: £6.00
14th June Jakabo + Support 8pm, £8.00/ £6.00 in advance Jakabo bring a new generation of energetic, alternative blues rock, encompassing a sound ahead of their years. Passionate vocals and catchy riffs, these guys know how to put on a show
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ascot Jagz
Price: £6.00
Orquestra Mahatma Featuring Paul Clarvis
A little miracle of home grown British Jazz The Independant The eccentric, virtuosic and unpredictable Orchestra Mahatma return to Green Note following their fantastic sold-out gig last year, as part of the Global Sounds festival Those who like excellent renderings of music from absolutely all over the place should check out ORQUESTRA MAHATMA. Led by the legendary Jazz and Session drummer Paul Clarvis, Mahatma's sound encompases many worlds and cannot be shoehorned into a single category. Expect a gig full of suprises ranging from Ellington, Prado and Rabih Abou-Khalil though Bulgarian and Macedonian tunes, to American waltzes and fiddle mania Mahatma are eclectic. stirring experiments in jazz without frontiers Sunday Times Mahatmas extraordinary sound is created by four of Londons' finest musicians, and Paul often invites special guests to perform at short notice! Paul Clarvis' (drums and percussion) credits include Herbie Hancock, Nina Simone, Paul McCartney, and Leonard Berstein. His numerous credits as a session player include Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Last King of Scotland. Sonia Slany (Violin) Stuart Hall (Stringed instruments) Dawson Millar (percussion) For more information check out : www.villagelife.co.uk PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.50
A little miracle of home grown British Jazz The Independant The eccentric, virtuosic and unpredictable Orchestra Mahatma return to Green Note following their fantastic sold-out gig last year, as part of the Global Sounds festival Those who like excellent renderings of music from absolutely all over the place should check out ORQUESTRA MAHATMA. Led by the legendary Jazz and Session drummer Paul Clarvis, Mahatma's sound encompases many worlds and cannot be shoehorned into a single category. Expect a gig full of suprises ranging from Ellington, Prado and Rabih Abou-Khalil though Bulgarian and Macedonian tunes, to American waltzes and fiddle mania Mahatma are eclectic. stirring experiments in jazz without frontiers Sunday Times Mahatmas extraordinary sound is created by four of Londons' finest musicians, and Paul often invites special guests to perform at short notice! Paul Clarvis' (drums and percussion) credits include Herbie Hancock, Nina Simone, Paul McCartney, and Leonard Berstein. His numerous credits as a session player include Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Last King of Scotland. Sonia Slany (Violin) Stuart Hall (Stringed instruments) Dawson Millar (percussion) For more information check out : www.villagelife.co.uk PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.50
Cara Luft
This livewire singer, songwriter and guitarist from Canada, formerly of The Wailin' Jennys and now an established solo artist, often tours the UK but has somehow passed us by until today. Cara is steeped in folk and roots music yet willing to alter the fabric, stretch the boundaries and blend the genres. On stage she displays a real zest for life energetic, passionate and with a sense of fun.
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £9.00
This livewire singer, songwriter and guitarist from Canada, formerly of The Wailin' Jennys and now an established solo artist, often tours the UK but has somehow passed us by until today. Cara is steeped in folk and roots music yet willing to alter the fabric, stretch the boundaries and blend the genres. On stage she displays a real zest for life energetic, passionate and with a sense of fun.
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £9.00
Cara Luft
This livewire singer, songwriter and guitarist from Canada, formerly of The Wailin' Jennys and now an established solo artist, often tours the UK but has somehow passed us by until today. Cara is steeped in folk and roots music yet willing to alter the fabric, stretch the boundaries and blend the genres. On stage she displays a real zest for life energetic, passionate and with a sense of fun.
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
This livewire singer, songwriter and guitarist from Canada, formerly of The Wailin' Jennys and now an established solo artist, often tours the UK but has somehow passed us by until today. Cara is steeped in folk and roots music yet willing to alter the fabric, stretch the boundaries and blend the genres. On stage she displays a real zest for life energetic, passionate and with a sense of fun.
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
Don Ross & Brooke Miller
For one night only! Doors @ 6.30pm Show @ 8pm/8.30pm
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: London Round Midnight
Price: £12.00
For one night only! Doors @ 6.30pm Show @ 8pm/8.30pm
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: London Round Midnight
Price: £12.00
Kalotaszeg Trio Featuring Tcha Limberger
From Transylvania the legendary KALOTASZEG TRIO FEATURING TCHA LIMBERGER Their music will pull at your heart and reach deep into your soul. Laments, csardas' and szapora's from the Transylvanian region of Kalotaszeg with the beautiful voice and violin playing of Tcha Limberger Arguably the world's most inspiring violinist and gifted musician returns to the UK with his Transylvanian trio Tcha Limberger has become recognised as one of the most prominent and important figures in folk music of the Carpathian Basin. On this tour he highlights the style considered to be the most beautiful of all Hungarian music with the highest regarded rhythm section of modern times, Berki Viktor on bass and Toni Rudi on Brac, for over 30 years the accompanists of the regions most famous Primas Neti Sandor 'Tcha Limberger seems to be entirely made out of music' DAVE GELLY - THE OBSERVER All tickets at www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk doors open at 6 food until 10 - £15 on the door Tables allocated on arrival
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: London Le Quecum Bar & Brasserie
Price: £15.00
From Transylvania the legendary KALOTASZEG TRIO FEATURING TCHA LIMBERGER Their music will pull at your heart and reach deep into your soul. Laments, csardas' and szapora's from the Transylvanian region of Kalotaszeg with the beautiful voice and violin playing of Tcha Limberger Arguably the world's most inspiring violinist and gifted musician returns to the UK with his Transylvanian trio Tcha Limberger has become recognised as one of the most prominent and important figures in folk music of the Carpathian Basin. On this tour he highlights the style considered to be the most beautiful of all Hungarian music with the highest regarded rhythm section of modern times, Berki Viktor on bass and Toni Rudi on Brac, for over 30 years the accompanists of the regions most famous Primas Neti Sandor 'Tcha Limberger seems to be entirely made out of music' DAVE GELLY - THE OBSERVER All tickets at www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk doors open at 6 food until 10 - £15 on the door Tables allocated on arrival
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: London Le Quecum Bar & Brasserie
Price: £15.00
Larry Miller
Undeniably one of the must see blues/rock acts; Larry Miller is famous for his exciting, mesmerising guitar playing and rip roaring shows in the UK and Europe. Holding the record for the most encores at The Cambridge Rock Festival, he returned the following year to a capacity crowd and a standing ovation. If you like Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Walter Trout or Hendrix, you'll love the guitar pyrotechnics of Larry Miller.
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm doors, 8pm start
Venue: Aylesbury Limelight Theatre
Price: £10.00
Undeniably one of the must see blues/rock acts; Larry Miller is famous for his exciting, mesmerising guitar playing and rip roaring shows in the UK and Europe. Holding the record for the most encores at The Cambridge Rock Festival, he returned the following year to a capacity crowd and a standing ovation. If you like Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Walter Trout or Hendrix, you'll love the guitar pyrotechnics of Larry Miller.
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm doors, 8pm start
Venue: Aylesbury Limelight Theatre
Price: £10.00
Larry Miller
Undeniably one of the must see blues/rock acts; Larry Miller is famous for his exciting, mesmerising guitar playing and rip roaring shows in the UK and Europe. Holding the record for the most encores at The Cambridge Rock Festival, he returned the following year to a capacity crowd and a standing ovation. If you like Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Walter Trout or Hendrix, you'll love the guitar pyrotechnics of Larry Miller.
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm doors, 8pm start
Venue: Aylesbury Limelight Theatre
Price: £8.50
Undeniably one of the must see blues/rock acts; Larry Miller is famous for his exciting, mesmerising guitar playing and rip roaring shows in the UK and Europe. Holding the record for the most encores at The Cambridge Rock Festival, he returned the following year to a capacity crowd and a standing ovation. If you like Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Walter Trout or Hendrix, you'll love the guitar pyrotechnics of Larry Miller.
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm doors, 8pm start
Venue: Aylesbury Limelight Theatre
Price: £8.50
Quadrophenia Night
A tribute to Quadrophenia! Film show + Live music from THE ATLANTICS (Playing the hits from the film including Louie Louie, You really got me, Green onions, My generation etc) + DJ Drew Stansall sax man from THE SPECIALS spinning the best in ska, two-tone, 60's + Mod! Dress code - HANSOME!
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Donkey
Price: £6.00
A tribute to Quadrophenia! Film show + Live music from THE ATLANTICS (Playing the hits from the film including Louie Louie, You really got me, Green onions, My generation etc) + DJ Drew Stansall sax man from THE SPECIALS spinning the best in ska, two-tone, 60's + Mod! Dress code - HANSOME!
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Donkey
Price: £6.00
2tonic - Stomping Folk-blues
2Tonic are a highly entertaining and unique duo who appeal to young and old alike, providing a unique sonic experience that will get your foot tapping from the start. Audience participation is actively encouraged! With a stomping bass drum, crashing hi-hat cymbals and acoustic guitar provided by Andy Boddington and twa...nging jaws harp, mind blowing mouthbow, soulful blues harp and baritone vocal provided by Mark Richardson. Resulting in a complete band sound, it is surprising how much is generated by two individuals. Playing a mixture of covers from the early 70's and stomping instrumentals with high energy and gusto to sunshine ballads that lift your soul.
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £3.00
2Tonic are a highly entertaining and unique duo who appeal to young and old alike, providing a unique sonic experience that will get your foot tapping from the start. Audience participation is actively encouraged! With a stomping bass drum, crashing hi-hat cymbals and acoustic guitar provided by Andy Boddington and twa...nging jaws harp, mind blowing mouthbow, soulful blues harp and baritone vocal provided by Mark Richardson. Resulting in a complete band sound, it is surprising how much is generated by two individuals. Playing a mixture of covers from the early 70's and stomping instrumentals with high energy and gusto to sunshine ballads that lift your soul.
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £3.00
Diabel Cissokho
Diabel Cissokho is a renowned musician from Senegal, West Africa. His newly released album Kanabory Siyama - draws on his rich heritage of traditional music, fusing it with influences of blues, afro-beat and more! With his highly skilled and young band, Diabel's skills on the kora, vocals, guitar and ngoni cross cultural barriers and engage audiences of all ages and genders. His music is infectious and powerful, uplifting and accessible. Join us for a memorable evening of dynamic and contemporary blended from the rich traditions of Senegal and Mali. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Diabel Cissokho is a renowned musician from Senegal, West Africa. His newly released album Kanabory Siyama - draws on his rich heritage of traditional music, fusing it with influences of blues, afro-beat and more! With his highly skilled and young band, Diabel's skills on the kora, vocals, guitar and ngoni cross cultural barriers and engage audiences of all ages and genders. His music is infectious and powerful, uplifting and accessible. Join us for a memorable evening of dynamic and contemporary blended from the rich traditions of Senegal and Mali. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
The Declaration Band
Scotlands finest Soul Blues and Rock n Roll band. Since arriving on the gigging scene in April 2011 they have stunned audiences everywhere they go. They are a 6 piece band combining their passion for authentic live quality with a stage performance that never fails to have the whole place jumping. Providing the best entertainment in Live Music, Weddings, Festivals and Corporate Functions this is a band you definitely don't want to miss! Testimonials: "absolutely fantastic band they had the crowds eating out the palm of their hand!" Event Management at Perth Races August 2011 "declararion were outstanding if u get a chance to go and see this band go they are one of the best soul bands thanks ben see u again on the 8th oct cant wait" Dale Handy (Club Owner) August 2011 "If you ever hear of a band by the name of 'The Declaration Band' I advise you to go and see them they are amazing. They rocked the Westport Bar last night these guys are proper talent." Michael Brandie (Magician) August 2011
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £8.00
Scotlands finest Soul Blues and Rock n Roll band. Since arriving on the gigging scene in April 2011 they have stunned audiences everywhere they go. They are a 6 piece band combining their passion for authentic live quality with a stage performance that never fails to have the whole place jumping. Providing the best entertainment in Live Music, Weddings, Festivals and Corporate Functions this is a band you definitely don't want to miss! Testimonials: "absolutely fantastic band they had the crowds eating out the palm of their hand!" Event Management at Perth Races August 2011 "declararion were outstanding if u get a chance to go and see this band go they are one of the best soul bands thanks ben see u again on the 8th oct cant wait" Dale Handy (Club Owner) August 2011 "If you ever hear of a band by the name of 'The Declaration Band' I advise you to go and see them they are amazing. They rocked the Westport Bar last night these guys are proper talent." Michael Brandie (Magician) August 2011
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £8.00
Soznak
Sparkling African guitars, smoky honey vocals and booting brass. Based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Soznak boasts musicians from Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Iran, Iraq, Ireland and Spain. With a rich blend of styles creating a unique and joyful sound, this 8-piece guarantees to get you dancing to its high energy fusion. http://www.soznak.com
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Grimsby The Minster
Price: £10.00
Sparkling African guitars, smoky honey vocals and booting brass. Based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Soznak boasts musicians from Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Iran, Iraq, Ireland and Spain. With a rich blend of styles creating a unique and joyful sound, this 8-piece guarantees to get you dancing to its high energy fusion. http://www.soznak.com
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Grimsby The Minster
Price: £10.00
Soznak
Sparkling African guitars, smoky honey vocals and booting brass. Based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Soznak boasts musicians from Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Iran, Iraq, Ireland and Spain. With a rich blend of styles creating a unique and joyful sound, this 8-piece guarantees to get you dancing to its high energy fusion. http://www.soznak.com
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Grimsby The Minster
Price: £5.00
Sparkling African guitars, smoky honey vocals and booting brass. Based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Soznak boasts musicians from Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Iran, Iraq, Ireland and Spain. With a rich blend of styles creating a unique and joyful sound, this 8-piece guarantees to get you dancing to its high energy fusion. http://www.soznak.com
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Grimsby The Minster
Price: £5.00
This Is The Kit
Following their wonderful performance at the café in October last year, it's an absolute pleasure to be bringing This is the Kit back for another evening of banjo infused unpretentious folk beauty. THIS IS THE KIT (Dreamboat/Sunday Best) This is the Kit is the musical project of Kate Stables. In 2006 Rob Da Bank's record label Sunday Best included This Is The Kit's track Two Wooden Spoons in their Folk Off compilation alongside artists including Animal Collective, Tunng and Vashti Bunyan. The band's inclusion in the compilation received high praise from Drowned in Sound who said "its personal touch is largely what makes This Is The Kit the British highlight, not to mention that of the compilation as a whole". Following that Sunday Best went on to release Two Wooden Spoons as a 7" single with the B side Come a Cropper in 2006. Their most recent album, Wriggle Out The Restless was released by Dreamboat Records in 2010. The album was gestated over a long period and drew on This Is The Kit's many musical friends including Rozi Plain, Jim Barr (bass player from Portishead), Francois and the Atlas Mountains and The Liftmen. The album was produced by long-time collaborator and partner Jesse D Vernon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FY2EO9wjiw You thought you didn't like the banjo but you were wrong pal. Kate Stables rips forward with a hypnotic twang pattern and a voice of rare unaffected beauty.Accompanied by a backing-band of minimal psychedelia, This is the Kit will transport you to a warm bath in the middle of a forest. - Neil Smith The liftmen Absolutely georgeous, like an aural bath with the warm winter lapping over you - Cerys Matthew - BBC6 Music
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Newcastle-upon-Tyne The Butterfly Cabinet
Price: £8.00
Following their wonderful performance at the café in October last year, it's an absolute pleasure to be bringing This is the Kit back for another evening of banjo infused unpretentious folk beauty. THIS IS THE KIT (Dreamboat/Sunday Best) This is the Kit is the musical project of Kate Stables. In 2006 Rob Da Bank's record label Sunday Best included This Is The Kit's track Two Wooden Spoons in their Folk Off compilation alongside artists including Animal Collective, Tunng and Vashti Bunyan. The band's inclusion in the compilation received high praise from Drowned in Sound who said "its personal touch is largely what makes This Is The Kit the British highlight, not to mention that of the compilation as a whole". Following that Sunday Best went on to release Two Wooden Spoons as a 7" single with the B side Come a Cropper in 2006. Their most recent album, Wriggle Out The Restless was released by Dreamboat Records in 2010. The album was gestated over a long period and drew on This Is The Kit's many musical friends including Rozi Plain, Jim Barr (bass player from Portishead), Francois and the Atlas Mountains and The Liftmen. The album was produced by long-time collaborator and partner Jesse D Vernon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FY2EO9wjiw You thought you didn't like the banjo but you were wrong pal. Kate Stables rips forward with a hypnotic twang pattern and a voice of rare unaffected beauty.Accompanied by a backing-band of minimal psychedelia, This is the Kit will transport you to a warm bath in the middle of a forest. - Neil Smith The liftmen Absolutely georgeous, like an aural bath with the warm winter lapping over you - Cerys Matthew - BBC6 Music
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Newcastle-upon-Tyne The Butterfly Cabinet
Price: £8.00
Zulu
A company of genuine young Zulu singers and dancers deliver a heady mix of traditional African harmonies and high-energy, athletic dance - all traditionally costumed - and supported by drum-rhythms. Zulu's performances are exciting, enthralling and hugely entertaining. Imagine a youthful, mixed gender, Ladysmith Black Mambazo with high-energy dance.
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Goole Junction
Price: £10.00
A company of genuine young Zulu singers and dancers deliver a heady mix of traditional African harmonies and high-energy, athletic dance - all traditionally costumed - and supported by drum-rhythms. Zulu's performances are exciting, enthralling and hugely entertaining. Imagine a youthful, mixed gender, Ladysmith Black Mambazo with high-energy dance.
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Goole Junction
Price: £10.00
Zulu
A company of genuine young Zulu singers and dancers deliver a heady mix of traditional African harmonies and high-energy, athletic dance - all traditionally costumed - and supported by drum-rhythms. Zulu's performances are exciting, enthralling and hugely entertaining. Imagine a youthful, mixed gender, Ladysmith Black Mambazo with high-energy dance.
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Goole Junction
Price: £8.00
A company of genuine young Zulu singers and dancers deliver a heady mix of traditional African harmonies and high-energy, athletic dance - all traditionally costumed - and supported by drum-rhythms. Zulu's performances are exciting, enthralling and hugely entertaining. Imagine a youthful, mixed gender, Ladysmith Black Mambazo with high-energy dance.
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Goole Junction
Price: £8.00
Woody Mann
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: Concert 8.00pm
Venue: Ilminster Arts Centre at The Meeting House
Price: £10.00
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: Concert 8.00pm
Venue: Ilminster Arts Centre at The Meeting House
Price: £10.00
Woody Mann
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: Supper 7.00pm; Concert 8.00pm
Venue: Ilminster Arts Centre at The Meeting House
Price: £19.50
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: Supper 7.00pm; Concert 8.00pm
Venue: Ilminster Arts Centre at The Meeting House
Price: £19.50
The Producers Blues Band
Students £7 on door only (proof required) So good last year we welcome this fantastic band back! Dave Saunders and Harry Skinner formed The Producers in 1990. They went on to be one the most popular blues outfit in the country at that time winning the 'Blues Band of the Year' award 4 times, releasing 7 CD albums one of which 'Ain't no Love in the World' was nominated for the 'Best UK Blues Album' award. They regularly sold out venues around the country and were among the first to feature an acoustic set in their show which led to Theatre and Art Centre bookings nationwide, the whole acoustic set became almost 'de rigueur' and many bands, blues or otherwise, followed The Producers lead. One of the most exciting and stylish new wave bands on the circuit, Bournemouth based The Producers are among the leaders of the the current Blues phenomenon topped by Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer. The Producers are something really something special, playing the freshest live blues in Britain today. Concerned with feel and attitude rather than slavishly copying 'hand me down' American music, The Producers move effortlessly between their own well crafted material and seriously reinvigorated classics stamped with their own characteristic identity. By not treating the music as some kind of museum piece The Producers are likely to incur the displeasure of a section of the blues hierarchy, however, at the same time they are barnstorming across the country building a massive audience at sell-out club dates and developing an equally impressive reputation that no one can ignore. Many festival headliners including Colne, Burnley, Stanley Blues, Templebar Dublin, Cork, Farnham, North Wales Blues Festival and many others were played. Belgium, Ireland, Holland and France played host to Producers tours and a month long tour of New Zealand was also undertaken to great acclaim. At the Cognac Blues Festival in France they were joined onstage by headliner Ray Charles' brass section and, memorably, his 'Raelets' shimmying and dancing in front of them! The Producers gave their last concert on New Year's Eve 2001/2 after undertaking a 6 month farewell tour of the UK, needless to say it was a complete sell out.And now in 2010 they are back! Harry and Dave still front the band ably assisted by Ray Drury on Hammond and Piano and 'Biff' Smith on the sticks and percussion. New songs have been written and loyal fans will recognise some reworked stage favourites as they move on from but definitely not forget the past musical history of the band. They were featured in session on the Paul Jones Blues Show on BBC Radio 2 and have been praised by both Johnnie Walker and Bob Harris. Playing at the Alexis Korner Memorial Concert at Buxton Opera House they were spotted by Peter Greens management during Peter's first major gig and asked to support the Fleetwood Mac guitar legend on his first national tour for 25 years, The Producers also featured on the BBC documentary of the Buxton concert. FATEA Magazine review "From the outside looking in it came as something of a shock when The Producers split in 2002 after 12 hard-working years in which they'd clawed their way to within spitting distance of the top of the Brit-blues tree, opening for the likes of Dr John, Peter Green, Robert Cray and jamming with Ray Charles' Raelettes and horn section at the Cognac Blues Festival. But bands are invariably a law unto themselves and suffice to say The Producers had their reasons. Just as they did nine years later when founder members Harry Skinner (gtr/vx) and Dave Saunders (bs) announced a reunion, recruiting keys man Ray Drury and drummer Biff Smith before hitting the road to rebuild bridges with the fans. London Blues is their first album since a 2000 live release and finds The Producers in stellar company with the likes of Andy Fairweather Low, Ben Waters, Paul Lamb and Paul Beavis. It doesn't so much capture a new sound as assert The Producers' renewed confidence in their own ability, rarely more so than on the reggae-tinged Little Miss Sunshine in which Harry's delicate guitar fills echo The Wailers' Al Anderson at his imperious mid-70s best, before a rich, analogue Beatles-esque bridge leads into the outro groove. Just as impressive is Harry Skinner's ripened vocals, easily picking off nods to Joe Cocker, David Gilmour, Steve Winwood, even Paul Weller, on the title track. I Get the blues inhabits more familiar territory, but Drive This Car adds a few pop rock chops, The Money Lender plays with boogie, Waters' piano rolls playing around Drury's fat organ stabs, and in Love Gone Bad The Producers gamely execute a bold run at a Stax-style 6:8 ballad with strings!" Nick Churchill Mojo Sounds review THE PRODUCERS - London Blues "Here it is at last the long awaited new album from top UK band The Producers complete with guests, brass section, backing vocalists and string quartet. The re-formed Producers have been gigging for a couple of years now and steadily building towards this album with some great shows that have received tremendous reviews and plaudits from audiences around the UK. Opening track 'Coming Back To You' is an absolute Bluesy belter which features a catchy riff, gruff vocals from Harry Skinner, honking brass section, backing vocals and a superb organ solo from Ray Drury. What a start! 'Wrong Way Home' is a swing number featuring tinkling piano from Ben Waters and wonderful guitar from Andy Fairweather Low as Harry tells a tale of taking a stroll "past the gasworks at Seaton Carew". Loved the humorous lyrics to this one. The album contains twelve original tracks of first rate songs. 'Little Miss Sunshine' started out as an experiment with Reggae and Blues but has become a huge crowd favourite and should surely be released as a single. It features a funky rhythm section, melodic guitar lines, organ work that Dr John would be proud of and lovely percussion flourishes from Paul Beavis (Go West). Oh and cooing female backing vocals. This joyous blast must be the best white Reggae song that Jagger/Richard never wrote. Harry's writing forte has always been slow Blues and there are several fine examples here. 'Preservation Blues' features a fine pulsing bass line from Dave Saunders with heartfelt vocals and superb guitar from Skinner backed up by the brass section. 'Drive This Car' is a Blues/rocker which speeds frenetically along as everyone races to the finish. UK's favourite harmonica player Paul Lamb adds some nice harp to 'I Get The Blues' as drummer Biff Smith gives his cowbell a good seeing to. My favourite here is the atmospheric title track 'London Blues' which starts with a funky bass riff from Saunders and some very Doors like piano from Drury as Skinner's vocals tell a harrowing tale of bad experiences in any big city. The tension on this one increases with some crashing chords followed by a corruscating wah-wah solo. Simply stunning! Other highlights include the slide guitar and mandolin fest of 'The Moneylender', the keening strings on the slow and emotional Blues 'Love Gone Bad' and the beautiful Mali influenced 'Bamako' with it's pretty melody and wonderfully evocative slide guitar. In these straitened times this album is no less than breathtaking in it's scope and ambition and that vision has been fully realised. This is a classic album which, if there is any justice, will propel The Producers into mainstream national recognition." Dave Drury From Steel City Blues Festival 2010: 'Nine years since last in Sheffield! It didn¹t seem like it on the Festival stage last night. I¹ve seen the Band at Burton, Nottingham, Rotherham and Sheffield (3 times) but last night was the best ever. The addition of a keyboard player (and a top class one) has strengthened the sound further. What an atmosphere, what a show, and great to see a packed venue. Thanks a million for starting with New Money the greatest Producers track ever along with Crossroads. I will prebook a ticket in October as it¹s definitely going to be another sell-out! Welcome back'. Peter Sharp http://www.producersbluesband.co.uk
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Students £7 on door only (proof required) So good last year we welcome this fantastic band back! Dave Saunders and Harry Skinner formed The Producers in 1990. They went on to be one the most popular blues outfit in the country at that time winning the 'Blues Band of the Year' award 4 times, releasing 7 CD albums one of which 'Ain't no Love in the World' was nominated for the 'Best UK Blues Album' award. They regularly sold out venues around the country and were among the first to feature an acoustic set in their show which led to Theatre and Art Centre bookings nationwide, the whole acoustic set became almost 'de rigueur' and many bands, blues or otherwise, followed The Producers lead. One of the most exciting and stylish new wave bands on the circuit, Bournemouth based The Producers are among the leaders of the the current Blues phenomenon topped by Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer. The Producers are something really something special, playing the freshest live blues in Britain today. Concerned with feel and attitude rather than slavishly copying 'hand me down' American music, The Producers move effortlessly between their own well crafted material and seriously reinvigorated classics stamped with their own characteristic identity. By not treating the music as some kind of museum piece The Producers are likely to incur the displeasure of a section of the blues hierarchy, however, at the same time they are barnstorming across the country building a massive audience at sell-out club dates and developing an equally impressive reputation that no one can ignore. Many festival headliners including Colne, Burnley, Stanley Blues, Templebar Dublin, Cork, Farnham, North Wales Blues Festival and many others were played. Belgium, Ireland, Holland and France played host to Producers tours and a month long tour of New Zealand was also undertaken to great acclaim. At the Cognac Blues Festival in France they were joined onstage by headliner Ray Charles' brass section and, memorably, his 'Raelets' shimmying and dancing in front of them! The Producers gave their last concert on New Year's Eve 2001/2 after undertaking a 6 month farewell tour of the UK, needless to say it was a complete sell out.And now in 2010 they are back! Harry and Dave still front the band ably assisted by Ray Drury on Hammond and Piano and 'Biff' Smith on the sticks and percussion. New songs have been written and loyal fans will recognise some reworked stage favourites as they move on from but definitely not forget the past musical history of the band. They were featured in session on the Paul Jones Blues Show on BBC Radio 2 and have been praised by both Johnnie Walker and Bob Harris. Playing at the Alexis Korner Memorial Concert at Buxton Opera House they were spotted by Peter Greens management during Peter's first major gig and asked to support the Fleetwood Mac guitar legend on his first national tour for 25 years, The Producers also featured on the BBC documentary of the Buxton concert. FATEA Magazine review "From the outside looking in it came as something of a shock when The Producers split in 2002 after 12 hard-working years in which they'd clawed their way to within spitting distance of the top of the Brit-blues tree, opening for the likes of Dr John, Peter Green, Robert Cray and jamming with Ray Charles' Raelettes and horn section at the Cognac Blues Festival. But bands are invariably a law unto themselves and suffice to say The Producers had their reasons. Just as they did nine years later when founder members Harry Skinner (gtr/vx) and Dave Saunders (bs) announced a reunion, recruiting keys man Ray Drury and drummer Biff Smith before hitting the road to rebuild bridges with the fans. London Blues is their first album since a 2000 live release and finds The Producers in stellar company with the likes of Andy Fairweather Low, Ben Waters, Paul Lamb and Paul Beavis. It doesn't so much capture a new sound as assert The Producers' renewed confidence in their own ability, rarely more so than on the reggae-tinged Little Miss Sunshine in which Harry's delicate guitar fills echo The Wailers' Al Anderson at his imperious mid-70s best, before a rich, analogue Beatles-esque bridge leads into the outro groove. Just as impressive is Harry Skinner's ripened vocals, easily picking off nods to Joe Cocker, David Gilmour, Steve Winwood, even Paul Weller, on the title track. I Get the blues inhabits more familiar territory, but Drive This Car adds a few pop rock chops, The Money Lender plays with boogie, Waters' piano rolls playing around Drury's fat organ stabs, and in Love Gone Bad The Producers gamely execute a bold run at a Stax-style 6:8 ballad with strings!" Nick Churchill Mojo Sounds review THE PRODUCERS - London Blues "Here it is at last the long awaited new album from top UK band The Producers complete with guests, brass section, backing vocalists and string quartet. The re-formed Producers have been gigging for a couple of years now and steadily building towards this album with some great shows that have received tremendous reviews and plaudits from audiences around the UK. Opening track 'Coming Back To You' is an absolute Bluesy belter which features a catchy riff, gruff vocals from Harry Skinner, honking brass section, backing vocals and a superb organ solo from Ray Drury. What a start! 'Wrong Way Home' is a swing number featuring tinkling piano from Ben Waters and wonderful guitar from Andy Fairweather Low as Harry tells a tale of taking a stroll "past the gasworks at Seaton Carew". Loved the humorous lyrics to this one. The album contains twelve original tracks of first rate songs. 'Little Miss Sunshine' started out as an experiment with Reggae and Blues but has become a huge crowd favourite and should surely be released as a single. It features a funky rhythm section, melodic guitar lines, organ work that Dr John would be proud of and lovely percussion flourishes from Paul Beavis (Go West). Oh and cooing female backing vocals. This joyous blast must be the best white Reggae song that Jagger/Richard never wrote. Harry's writing forte has always been slow Blues and there are several fine examples here. 'Preservation Blues' features a fine pulsing bass line from Dave Saunders with heartfelt vocals and superb guitar from Skinner backed up by the brass section. 'Drive This Car' is a Blues/rocker which speeds frenetically along as everyone races to the finish. UK's favourite harmonica player Paul Lamb adds some nice harp to 'I Get The Blues' as drummer Biff Smith gives his cowbell a good seeing to. My favourite here is the atmospheric title track 'London Blues' which starts with a funky bass riff from Saunders and some very Doors like piano from Drury as Skinner's vocals tell a harrowing tale of bad experiences in any big city. The tension on this one increases with some crashing chords followed by a corruscating wah-wah solo. Simply stunning! Other highlights include the slide guitar and mandolin fest of 'The Moneylender', the keening strings on the slow and emotional Blues 'Love Gone Bad' and the beautiful Mali influenced 'Bamako' with it's pretty melody and wonderfully evocative slide guitar. In these straitened times this album is no less than breathtaking in it's scope and ambition and that vision has been fully realised. This is a classic album which, if there is any justice, will propel The Producers into mainstream national recognition." Dave Drury From Steel City Blues Festival 2010: 'Nine years since last in Sheffield! It didn¹t seem like it on the Festival stage last night. I¹ve seen the Band at Burton, Nottingham, Rotherham and Sheffield (3 times) but last night was the best ever. The addition of a keyboard player (and a top class one) has strengthened the sound further. What an atmosphere, what a show, and great to see a packed venue. Thanks a million for starting with New Money the greatest Producers track ever along with Crossroads. I will prebook a ticket in October as it¹s definitely going to be another sell-out! Welcome back'. Peter Sharp http://www.producersbluesband.co.uk
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Aynsley Lister
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £10.00
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £10.00
Trance Global Underground Club Featuring Live Guests The Kajamor Family
Doors open 8pm International beat phenomenon the TGU Club hits the decks and the stage at the Trades for the first ever time, with a veritable rainforest of underground rhythms. Having wowed dancefloors in Bradford, this delicious line-up of turntable artists of varied genres joins live guests -Trades Club favourites the Kajamor family, delivering infectious Senegalese drum rhythms. DJs include Tareck Ghoneim (New Bohemia, Leeds), Karol Wyszinski (Mint Tuna Lemona Gallera, Kath Canoville (Nation Records) and Mick Dundee (SolaMatik & LunaMatik Festivals). If you appreciate non-commercial vibes that will keep you moving all night, don't miss this incredible world clubbing experience! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Doors open 8pm International beat phenomenon the TGU Club hits the decks and the stage at the Trades for the first ever time, with a veritable rainforest of underground rhythms. Having wowed dancefloors in Bradford, this delicious line-up of turntable artists of varied genres joins live guests -Trades Club favourites the Kajamor family, delivering infectious Senegalese drum rhythms. DJs include Tareck Ghoneim (New Bohemia, Leeds), Karol Wyszinski (Mint Tuna Lemona Gallera, Kath Canoville (Nation Records) and Mick Dundee (SolaMatik & LunaMatik Festivals). If you appreciate non-commercial vibes that will keep you moving all night, don't miss this incredible world clubbing experience! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Trance Global Underground Club Featuring Live Guests The Kajamor Family
Doors open 8pm International beat phenomenon the TGU Club hits the decks and the stage at the Trades for the first ever time, with a veritable rainforest of underground rhythms. Having wowed dancefloors in Bradford, this delicious line-up of turntable artists of varied genres joins live guests -Trades Club favourites the Kajamor family, delivering infectious Senegalese drum rhythms. DJs include Tareck Ghoneim (New Bohemia, Leeds), Karol Wyszinski (Mint Tuna Lemona Gallera, Kath Canoville (Nation Records) and Mick Dundee (SolaMatik & LunaMatik Festivals). If you appreciate non-commercial vibes that will keep you moving all night, don't miss this incredible world clubbing experience! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £4.00
Doors open 8pm International beat phenomenon the TGU Club hits the decks and the stage at the Trades for the first ever time, with a veritable rainforest of underground rhythms. Having wowed dancefloors in Bradford, this delicious line-up of turntable artists of varied genres joins live guests -Trades Club favourites the Kajamor family, delivering infectious Senegalese drum rhythms. DJs include Tareck Ghoneim (New Bohemia, Leeds), Karol Wyszinski (Mint Tuna Lemona Gallera, Kath Canoville (Nation Records) and Mick Dundee (SolaMatik & LunaMatik Festivals). If you appreciate non-commercial vibes that will keep you moving all night, don't miss this incredible world clubbing experience! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £4.00
Gordon Smith & Alan Glen - Bbb Cd Launch
Celebrating Brooks Blues Bar debut CD recorded live in February 2011 featuring Gordon Smith, Alan Glen, Tim Penn & Jim Mercer. Entrance fee to include a free CD.
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Ltd
Price: £13.00
Celebrating Brooks Blues Bar debut CD recorded live in February 2011 featuring Gordon Smith, Alan Glen, Tim Penn & Jim Mercer. Entrance fee to include a free CD.
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Ltd
Price: £13.00
The Little Unsaid & Lampliter
The Little Unsaid: After gestating in a quiet Yorkshire town, The Little Unsaid has slowly evolved into a one man band of pluckers, key pressers, blowers, programmers and wailers. Music press in response to live shows and independent releases has already made comparisons with acts as diverse as Nick Drake, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, John Martyn and Massive Attack, owing to an intricate blend of poetic songwriting in the folk tradition with electronic soundscapes, intricate guitar work and soulful vocals. 'F--king brilliant!' Mary Guibert, Jeff Buckley's mother. 'Absolutely stunning' - SoulCulture. thelittleunsaid.com Lampliter: Lampliter are a Devon based band/project/happening pitched tentatively somewhere between the alt.rock and alt.folk camps and based around the work of Singer/Songwriter Tobias B Jacob (formerly a member of The Roots Union.) lampliter.co.uk Fire Island Pines: Fire Island Pines, from Wadebridge in Cornwall, have been winning over audiences from Bristol to Brighton with their quirky blend of bright and breezy pop songs and low-key bittersweet vocals enriched by brass, percussion and a trio of gently jangling guitars. "Cornwall's luxuriantly jangling sextet" - Sweeping the Nation fireislandpines.co.uk
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £5.00
The Little Unsaid: After gestating in a quiet Yorkshire town, The Little Unsaid has slowly evolved into a one man band of pluckers, key pressers, blowers, programmers and wailers. Music press in response to live shows and independent releases has already made comparisons with acts as diverse as Nick Drake, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, John Martyn and Massive Attack, owing to an intricate blend of poetic songwriting in the folk tradition with electronic soundscapes, intricate guitar work and soulful vocals. 'F--king brilliant!' Mary Guibert, Jeff Buckley's mother. 'Absolutely stunning' - SoulCulture. thelittleunsaid.com Lampliter: Lampliter are a Devon based band/project/happening pitched tentatively somewhere between the alt.rock and alt.folk camps and based around the work of Singer/Songwriter Tobias B Jacob (formerly a member of The Roots Union.) lampliter.co.uk Fire Island Pines: Fire Island Pines, from Wadebridge in Cornwall, have been winning over audiences from Bristol to Brighton with their quirky blend of bright and breezy pop songs and low-key bittersweet vocals enriched by brass, percussion and a trio of gently jangling guitars. "Cornwall's luxuriantly jangling sextet" - Sweeping the Nation fireislandpines.co.uk
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £5.00
Ceilidh At The Castle
Ploughman's Supper included in the ticket price. Licensed bar available.
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Oakham Castle
Price: £7.00
Ploughman's Supper included in the ticket price. Licensed bar available.
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Oakham Castle
Price: £7.00
Cherry Lee Mewis
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Cherry Lee Mewis
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Jj Stone & The Campfire 'superheart' Ep Launch
An intimate performance from JJ Stone & the Campfire to mark the release of their first EP on Serious Types records. Set in the Playhouse Theatre on Clare Street - a hidden gem of a venue - seats are limited so booking in advance is advised. Given the nature of the venue, the doors will be closed once the performance has began, therefore please arrive by 8.15 for 8.30 start With the influence of Old Time American Country and Folk music resting deep in his heart and inspiration from artists such as John Prine, Bob Dylan, M. Ward and Bonnie Prince Billy, Julian's 'stripped down' approach is described as original and from the soul. Julian's backing band, JJ Stone & The Campfire features some of Northampton's finest musicians. http://www.facebook.com/serioustypes http://soundcloud.com/serioustypes/sets/superheart/
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Northampton Playhouse Theatre
Price: £3.50
An intimate performance from JJ Stone & the Campfire to mark the release of their first EP on Serious Types records. Set in the Playhouse Theatre on Clare Street - a hidden gem of a venue - seats are limited so booking in advance is advised. Given the nature of the venue, the doors will be closed once the performance has began, therefore please arrive by 8.15 for 8.30 start With the influence of Old Time American Country and Folk music resting deep in his heart and inspiration from artists such as John Prine, Bob Dylan, M. Ward and Bonnie Prince Billy, Julian's 'stripped down' approach is described as original and from the soul. Julian's backing band, JJ Stone & The Campfire features some of Northampton's finest musicians. http://www.facebook.com/serioustypes http://soundcloud.com/serioustypes/sets/superheart/
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Northampton Playhouse Theatre
Price: £3.50
Dick Gaughan
Dick Gaughan is a singer, songwriter and musical interpreter of tremendous depth and passion, often labeled "the Scottish Woody Guthrie." He has one of the finest and most sublime voices on the planet, capable of capturing the heart with the most tender of traditional ballads in one moment and stirring the fire of the spirit with his uncompromising commentary on social injustice in the next. Born in Leith, Scotland, in 1948, Dick Gaughan was brought up immersed in the musical traditions and culture of the Gaels, both Scots and Irish, which provide the foundation for everything he does. Playing guitar since the age of seven, Gaughan recorded his first of many solo albums in 1971. He was also an early member of the Boys of the Lough, served with the Scottish folk-rock group Five Hand Reel and, in the early '90s, founded the short-lived but extraordinary Clan Alba. Gaughan is deeply committed to fighting social injustice and standing up for the common man in the face of oppression. As an indefatigable worker among workers, Dick was often found collecting on street corners for the miners during their last strike and has supported workers throughout his career through fund-raising concerts. His unwavering belief in the strength of the human spirit to conquer seemingly insurmountable obstacles has fueled Dick's commitment to singing new songs and reworking old ones to point out the essential optimism and belief in humanity's ability to stand up and be free. In this, he has become a leading voice in the topical song movement and has inspired an entire generation of songwriters, such as Billy Bragg, who has recorded and sung with Dick. His 1980 masterpiece album, "Handful of Earth," was voted by a Folk Roots critic's poll as "the album of the decade." NB the venue is both seated and standing. Unfortunately a seat cannot necessarily be guaranteed on a busy night. However if you require a seat for any pressing reason we will guarantee to make one available if you speak to us on arrival. Admission on the door will be £12
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £10.00
Dick Gaughan is a singer, songwriter and musical interpreter of tremendous depth and passion, often labeled "the Scottish Woody Guthrie." He has one of the finest and most sublime voices on the planet, capable of capturing the heart with the most tender of traditional ballads in one moment and stirring the fire of the spirit with his uncompromising commentary on social injustice in the next. Born in Leith, Scotland, in 1948, Dick Gaughan was brought up immersed in the musical traditions and culture of the Gaels, both Scots and Irish, which provide the foundation for everything he does. Playing guitar since the age of seven, Gaughan recorded his first of many solo albums in 1971. He was also an early member of the Boys of the Lough, served with the Scottish folk-rock group Five Hand Reel and, in the early '90s, founded the short-lived but extraordinary Clan Alba. Gaughan is deeply committed to fighting social injustice and standing up for the common man in the face of oppression. As an indefatigable worker among workers, Dick was often found collecting on street corners for the miners during their last strike and has supported workers throughout his career through fund-raising concerts. His unwavering belief in the strength of the human spirit to conquer seemingly insurmountable obstacles has fueled Dick's commitment to singing new songs and reworking old ones to point out the essential optimism and belief in humanity's ability to stand up and be free. In this, he has become a leading voice in the topical song movement and has inspired an entire generation of songwriters, such as Billy Bragg, who has recorded and sung with Dick. His 1980 masterpiece album, "Handful of Earth," was voted by a Folk Roots critic's poll as "the album of the decade." NB the venue is both seated and standing. Unfortunately a seat cannot necessarily be guaranteed on a busy night. However if you require a seat for any pressing reason we will guarantee to make one available if you speak to us on arrival. Admission on the door will be £12
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £10.00
Le Cabaret Parisiene
LE CABARET PARISIENE Christine Bovill sings and performs Trenet, Sablon, Piaf, Becaud, Greco, Montand Fresh from the Edinburgh International Festival, the award winning Christine Bovill will beckon you into her jazz-infused Parisian scented twilight world. With a beautiful mix of the sounds of Montmartre, she will lovingly bathe you in tones of dark velvet and the classic songs from the Golden Age of La Chanson Francais. Her voice has been described as as a sonic combination of cigarettes and dark chocolate Stops you in your tracks and sends shivers down your spine. One of those moments when you hear something that will stay with you for the rest of your life." Sunday Times She is a goddess Fraser Speirs A star is born Glasgow Herald Tickets at www.wegottickets.com/lequecumbar or www.QuecumBar.co.uk door £15 - tables allocated on arrival food served 6-10 More info www.PerformingPiaf.co.uk
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Time: 6PM
Venue: London Le Quecum Bar & Brasserie
Price: £12.00
LE CABARET PARISIENE Christine Bovill sings and performs Trenet, Sablon, Piaf, Becaud, Greco, Montand Fresh from the Edinburgh International Festival, the award winning Christine Bovill will beckon you into her jazz-infused Parisian scented twilight world. With a beautiful mix of the sounds of Montmartre, she will lovingly bathe you in tones of dark velvet and the classic songs from the Golden Age of La Chanson Francais. Her voice has been described as as a sonic combination of cigarettes and dark chocolate Stops you in your tracks and sends shivers down your spine. One of those moments when you hear something that will stay with you for the rest of your life." Sunday Times She is a goddess Fraser Speirs A star is born Glasgow Herald Tickets at www.wegottickets.com/lequecumbar or www.QuecumBar.co.uk door £15 - tables allocated on arrival food served 6-10 More info www.PerformingPiaf.co.uk
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Time: 6PM
Venue: London Le Quecum Bar & Brasserie
Price: £12.00
Belinda Sykes & Joglaresa Perform Dancing In Tetuan
Joglaresa play stonkingly enjoyable medieval, folk and world music. Early music's 'bit of rough' - this UK-based band sounds more like a street band than a solemn early music group. Joglaresa embodies the boldness and improvisatory chutzpah that gets straight to the heart of medieval music. Comprising outstanding international performers from classical, world, folk and jazz, Joglaresa has a sound that is at once traditional and contemporary - combining intoxicating elements of Medieval, Middle Eastern, Flamenco and Celtic musics, they create a unique London sound that is both extrovert and intimate. Dancing in Tetuan is a collection of Judeo-Arabic dance songs, Sephardic wedding songs, Berber rhythms and Moorish romanzas from the heady, hot spices of Andalusia and the Maghreb. With flamenco guitar, oud, darabuka, bendir, cláirseach and searing vocals they meld together a sound that is both extrovert and personal. Includes songs by Rabbi Yehuda Halevi of Tudela (d.1146), Moses Ibn Ezra of Granada (d. c.1140), Solomon Ibn Gabirol of Saragossa (d. c.1058) and Todros Abulafia of Castile (d.1306) - many of these songs survive in today's aural traditions, and in places as far-flung as Tangier, Sarajevo and Calcutta. Biography: Directed by Belinda Sykes, this London-based British/Israeli/Irish/Arabic ensemble has been playing since 1992. Now well-established, they are particularly interesting for the way in which they imaginatively push, and often transcend, the limits of what is often thought of as early music. They were the first medieval band to develop a programme of songs entirely devoted to Mary Magdalen, and they were pioneers in programming medieval Jewish and Arabic texts for otherwise more-commonplace Iberian and Crusades programmes - their Crusades programme (The Scimitar and the Sword) represents the voices of Judaism and Islam alongside the Christian viewpoint, and their Arts Council-award-winning programme of medieval Hebrew/Arabic/Spanish song (Dreams of Andalusia) includes songs by medieval Arab-Andalusian poets and Spanish-Hebrew poets. Their work focuses on connecting ancient and traditional musics but, rather than create a 'fusion' or a surreal mix of these styles, they aim to use their combined experiences (upbringings drenched in traditional Irish, English, Maghrebi, Balkan and Middle Eastern music) to create a homogenous sound - Joglaresa members spent years in North Africa and the Middle East absorbing the best traditional tunes, learning the local languages (Arabic and Hebrew), and even intermarrying! Their performances include the Aldeburgh Festival, York Early Music Festival, London's Lufthansa Festival, the Queen Elizabeth Hall (London), St David's Hall (Cardiff), London's Barbican Centre, Sana'a & Aden (Yemen), Brezice Early Music Festival (Slovenia), Istanbul, Amsterdam International Festival of Jewish Music, Chinchilla Early Music Festival; tours in Germany, Belgium, Italy and Holland. Numerous radio broadcasts - the world over... PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Joglaresa play stonkingly enjoyable medieval, folk and world music. Early music's 'bit of rough' - this UK-based band sounds more like a street band than a solemn early music group. Joglaresa embodies the boldness and improvisatory chutzpah that gets straight to the heart of medieval music. Comprising outstanding international performers from classical, world, folk and jazz, Joglaresa has a sound that is at once traditional and contemporary - combining intoxicating elements of Medieval, Middle Eastern, Flamenco and Celtic musics, they create a unique London sound that is both extrovert and intimate. Dancing in Tetuan is a collection of Judeo-Arabic dance songs, Sephardic wedding songs, Berber rhythms and Moorish romanzas from the heady, hot spices of Andalusia and the Maghreb. With flamenco guitar, oud, darabuka, bendir, cláirseach and searing vocals they meld together a sound that is both extrovert and personal. Includes songs by Rabbi Yehuda Halevi of Tudela (d.1146), Moses Ibn Ezra of Granada (d. c.1140), Solomon Ibn Gabirol of Saragossa (d. c.1058) and Todros Abulafia of Castile (d.1306) - many of these songs survive in today's aural traditions, and in places as far-flung as Tangier, Sarajevo and Calcutta. Biography: Directed by Belinda Sykes, this London-based British/Israeli/Irish/Arabic ensemble has been playing since 1992. Now well-established, they are particularly interesting for the way in which they imaginatively push, and often transcend, the limits of what is often thought of as early music. They were the first medieval band to develop a programme of songs entirely devoted to Mary Magdalen, and they were pioneers in programming medieval Jewish and Arabic texts for otherwise more-commonplace Iberian and Crusades programmes - their Crusades programme (The Scimitar and the Sword) represents the voices of Judaism and Islam alongside the Christian viewpoint, and their Arts Council-award-winning programme of medieval Hebrew/Arabic/Spanish song (Dreams of Andalusia) includes songs by medieval Arab-Andalusian poets and Spanish-Hebrew poets. Their work focuses on connecting ancient and traditional musics but, rather than create a 'fusion' or a surreal mix of these styles, they aim to use their combined experiences (upbringings drenched in traditional Irish, English, Maghrebi, Balkan and Middle Eastern music) to create a homogenous sound - Joglaresa members spent years in North Africa and the Middle East absorbing the best traditional tunes, learning the local languages (Arabic and Hebrew), and even intermarrying! Their performances include the Aldeburgh Festival, York Early Music Festival, London's Lufthansa Festival, the Queen Elizabeth Hall (London), St David's Hall (Cardiff), London's Barbican Centre, Sana'a & Aden (Yemen), Brezice Early Music Festival (Slovenia), Istanbul, Amsterdam International Festival of Jewish Music, Chinchilla Early Music Festival; tours in Germany, Belgium, Italy and Holland. Numerous radio broadcasts - the world over... PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Woody Mann
Doors open at 6.30pm Showtime between 8pm-8.30pm
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: London Round Midnight
Price: £7.00
Doors open at 6.30pm Showtime between 8pm-8.30pm
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: London Round Midnight
Price: £7.00
Yvonne Lyon
AYE Toons is an exciting new collaboration bringing together three seasoned Scottish artists. Yvonne's uplifting and evocative songwriting set alongside Euan's re-imagining of Robert Burns poetry in song, all interwoven with Alastair's stunning instrumental colours. Music to stir and sooth your soul. AYE Toons are: Yvonne Lyon - vocals, piano, guitar and percussion Euan Drysdale - vocals, guitar and piano Alastair Savage - fiddle
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £10.00
AYE Toons is an exciting new collaboration bringing together three seasoned Scottish artists. Yvonne's uplifting and evocative songwriting set alongside Euan's re-imagining of Robert Burns poetry in song, all interwoven with Alastair's stunning instrumental colours. Music to stir and sooth your soul. AYE Toons are: Yvonne Lyon - vocals, piano, guitar and percussion Euan Drysdale - vocals, guitar and piano Alastair Savage - fiddle
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £10.00
James Findlay
James Findlay walked away with the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award title on Friday 4th December 2009. Amongst a stunning group of finalists James' amazing voice and distinctive guitar and fiddle style stood out. He is influenced by all genres of music, but his love lies in traditional English folk music and ballads and in a short space of time he has developed a stage presence all of his own. As well as the Young Folk Award James was a winner in the 'New Roots' national competition for up-and-coming folk performers in 2008. Judging the Young Folk Awards Bellowhead's Jon Boden exclaimed, Bloody hell, what a voice!' was my first thought as he launched into his two songs. He's warmly charismatic with that sparkle of personality that draws a crowd along with him. (Paul Adams, 2011) 2011 saw James' debut album 'Sport and Play' released under the major folk label 'Fellside'. www.myspace.com/jfindlay
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
James Findlay walked away with the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award title on Friday 4th December 2009. Amongst a stunning group of finalists James' amazing voice and distinctive guitar and fiddle style stood out. He is influenced by all genres of music, but his love lies in traditional English folk music and ballads and in a short space of time he has developed a stage presence all of his own. As well as the Young Folk Award James was a winner in the 'New Roots' national competition for up-and-coming folk performers in 2008. Judging the Young Folk Awards Bellowhead's Jon Boden exclaimed, Bloody hell, what a voice!' was my first thought as he launched into his two songs. He's warmly charismatic with that sparkle of personality that draws a crowd along with him. (Paul Adams, 2011) 2011 saw James' debut album 'Sport and Play' released under the major folk label 'Fellside'. www.myspace.com/jfindlay
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Hatful Of Rain
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £8.00
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £8.00
Hatful Of Rain
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £6.00
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £6.00
This Is The Kit
This Is The Kit is the shape shifting musical project of Kate Stables (from Winchester, England), who sings and plays banjo and guitar sometimes solo and other times plays with musical friends. TITK has released two albums and a handfull of singles since 2006. they have toured in the uk, japan, and europe and may appear in many guises: solo, duo, psychedelic rock-formation, 4-4-2, unplugged acoustic gigs, choir workshops, homeshows, busking etc. They have had the pleasure of supporting people like jeffrey lewis, herman dune, jose gonzales, john parish, the national, jolie hollandblahdee blah Their 2008 album 'Krülle Bol', was produced by John Parish and 2010 album Wriggle Out The Restless features members of Francois and The Atlas Mountains, The Liftmen, and Get The Blessing to name but a few.
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £10.00
This Is The Kit is the shape shifting musical project of Kate Stables (from Winchester, England), who sings and plays banjo and guitar sometimes solo and other times plays with musical friends. TITK has released two albums and a handfull of singles since 2006. they have toured in the uk, japan, and europe and may appear in many guises: solo, duo, psychedelic rock-formation, 4-4-2, unplugged acoustic gigs, choir workshops, homeshows, busking etc. They have had the pleasure of supporting people like jeffrey lewis, herman dune, jose gonzales, john parish, the national, jolie hollandblahdee blah Their 2008 album 'Krülle Bol', was produced by John Parish and 2010 album Wriggle Out The Restless features members of Francois and The Atlas Mountains, The Liftmen, and Get The Blessing to name but a few.
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £10.00
Steve Tilston
He's been described as a complete guitarist, a singer songwriter of rare talent and absurdly accomplished. He's toured with John Renbourn, Maggie Boyle, WAZ, Ballet Rambert and with his daughter Martha. The writer of the classics The Slipjigs and Reels, The Naked Highwayman and Here's to Tom Paine; his songs have been covered by a who's who of the folk scene. His 5-CD boxed-set retrospective Reaching Back is a fitting celebration of the life and music of one of our finest performers. After 40 years in the business he's on as fine form as ever; his new CD The Reckoning is out now. www.stevetilston.com
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £10.00
He's been described as a complete guitarist, a singer songwriter of rare talent and absurdly accomplished. He's toured with John Renbourn, Maggie Boyle, WAZ, Ballet Rambert and with his daughter Martha. The writer of the classics The Slipjigs and Reels, The Naked Highwayman and Here's to Tom Paine; his songs have been covered by a who's who of the folk scene. His 5-CD boxed-set retrospective Reaching Back is a fitting celebration of the life and music of one of our finest performers. After 40 years in the business he's on as fine form as ever; his new CD The Reckoning is out now. www.stevetilston.com
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £10.00
An Acoustic Evening With The Miserable Rich
For our third evening at Cornerhouse, we're excited to present a rare 'acoustic evening' with The Miserable Rich. Tinkering with a winning formula can be a dangerous tactic, but after two critically lauded albums and three years of touring, The Miserable Rich decided that their third album warranted a different approach. So they holed themselves up in a stately home in Norfolk to write and record, bringing in a recording engineer and a drummer. Blickling Hall, the haunted ancestral home of the Boleyn family, provided the setting, and they spent a dark, bitter month isolated from the outside world, putting together the new tracks. Miss You In The Days adds drums, electric guitar and piano to the band's more recognisable core of violin, cello and double bass, achieving the desired heavier, more rhythmic sound (yes, you can dance to The Miserable Rich!), and the lyrically the songs play with themes of sex, death and possession. The resultant album was unveiled at Halloween 2011 to immediate critical acclaim at home, in Europe and across the internet, making several critics' top tens of the year. The Miserable Rich's story began in Brighton in 2007 when Will Calderbank (cello), Mike Siddell (violin) and James de Malplaquet (vocals) met while playing in the much-loved alt-folk band Shoreline. James had a collection of songs of his own, and he, Will and Mike set about revisiting some of those songs using cello and violin to play all the lead parts, much like a baroque chamber ensemble. Inspiration came from an afternoon listening Colin Blunstone's 1970 classic Say You Don't Mind and Kronos Quartet's Kraftwerk covers album. Over the summer months of 2007 (mostly in James's flat in Hove) they put together a debut album with a little help from their friends, now more widely known as The Willkommen Collective (Shoreline, The Leisure Society, Sons of Noel and Adrian). The band's lineup was completed when Rhys Lovell (double bass) and Ricky Pritchard (guitar/piano) joined. That first album, Twelve Ways to Count, was described as 'heartbreakingly beautiful' by NME and was 6Music Album of The Day in November 2008. First single, Boat Song, was iTunes Single Of The Week, and has become a long-term favourite of Marc Riley and Guy Garvey on 6Music. Sophomore album, Of Flight & Fury, saw the band extend their reach, with sessions on Radio 4?s Loose Ends and Mark Lamarr's Radio 2 show, God's Own Jukebox. Two videos were filmed with Wasp Video, leading to the band being invited to score the short film The Girl Is Mime for the 48hr Film Project. The film stars Martin Freeman (The Office, Sherlock); it won the top awards in the International 48hr Film Project competition and was shown at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and at the prestigious LA shorts Festival. 'Like Beirut hosting a Wuthering Heights theme Halloween party, it's a record that grows goose-bumps in the night' Mark Beaumont, BBC Online 'TMR produce consistently beautiful, haunting music, and with this third album they've produced something of a masterpiece sounds like the house band for Mary Shelley's hen night' The Word This show takes place in the Annexe of Cornerhouse, Manchester's main cultural hub, situated on Oxford Road. http://themiserablerich.com/ http://www.heymanchester.com/
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester Cornerhouse
Price: £8.50
For our third evening at Cornerhouse, we're excited to present a rare 'acoustic evening' with The Miserable Rich. Tinkering with a winning formula can be a dangerous tactic, but after two critically lauded albums and three years of touring, The Miserable Rich decided that their third album warranted a different approach. So they holed themselves up in a stately home in Norfolk to write and record, bringing in a recording engineer and a drummer. Blickling Hall, the haunted ancestral home of the Boleyn family, provided the setting, and they spent a dark, bitter month isolated from the outside world, putting together the new tracks. Miss You In The Days adds drums, electric guitar and piano to the band's more recognisable core of violin, cello and double bass, achieving the desired heavier, more rhythmic sound (yes, you can dance to The Miserable Rich!), and the lyrically the songs play with themes of sex, death and possession. The resultant album was unveiled at Halloween 2011 to immediate critical acclaim at home, in Europe and across the internet, making several critics' top tens of the year. The Miserable Rich's story began in Brighton in 2007 when Will Calderbank (cello), Mike Siddell (violin) and James de Malplaquet (vocals) met while playing in the much-loved alt-folk band Shoreline. James had a collection of songs of his own, and he, Will and Mike set about revisiting some of those songs using cello and violin to play all the lead parts, much like a baroque chamber ensemble. Inspiration came from an afternoon listening Colin Blunstone's 1970 classic Say You Don't Mind and Kronos Quartet's Kraftwerk covers album. Over the summer months of 2007 (mostly in James's flat in Hove) they put together a debut album with a little help from their friends, now more widely known as The Willkommen Collective (Shoreline, The Leisure Society, Sons of Noel and Adrian). The band's lineup was completed when Rhys Lovell (double bass) and Ricky Pritchard (guitar/piano) joined. That first album, Twelve Ways to Count, was described as 'heartbreakingly beautiful' by NME and was 6Music Album of The Day in November 2008. First single, Boat Song, was iTunes Single Of The Week, and has become a long-term favourite of Marc Riley and Guy Garvey on 6Music. Sophomore album, Of Flight & Fury, saw the band extend their reach, with sessions on Radio 4?s Loose Ends and Mark Lamarr's Radio 2 show, God's Own Jukebox. Two videos were filmed with Wasp Video, leading to the band being invited to score the short film The Girl Is Mime for the 48hr Film Project. The film stars Martin Freeman (The Office, Sherlock); it won the top awards in the International 48hr Film Project competition and was shown at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and at the prestigious LA shorts Festival. 'Like Beirut hosting a Wuthering Heights theme Halloween party, it's a record that grows goose-bumps in the night' Mark Beaumont, BBC Online 'TMR produce consistently beautiful, haunting music, and with this third album they've produced something of a masterpiece sounds like the house band for Mary Shelley's hen night' The Word This show takes place in the Annexe of Cornerhouse, Manchester's main cultural hub, situated on Oxford Road. http://themiserablerich.com/ http://www.heymanchester.com/
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester Cornerhouse
Price: £8.50
Kate Denny Album Launch
Kate Denny Kate's voice has been described as both 'striking' (fRoots) and 'lullaby-like' (Mojo) bringing depth and range of expression to her songs and tunes that are haunting, poignant and whimsical. The former composer, singer and fiddle player of The Kittiwakes now launches her new solo album 'Closer to Home' focusing her writing on matters closer to heart and home. Expect songs of tragedy and injustice, love and hope and the odd talking bird thrown in for good measure! After three years of gigging with The Kittiwakes, Kate is no stranger to performing live, captivating audiences with the stories she weaves and gorgeous fiddle based tunes. Praise for 'Lofoten Calling', Kate's album with The Kittiwakes: 'compulsory listening', Mojo 'Impressive and uniquely compelling', fRoots Magazine 'Lofoten Calling is an inventive and thoroughly magical album', R2
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Kate Denny Kate's voice has been described as both 'striking' (fRoots) and 'lullaby-like' (Mojo) bringing depth and range of expression to her songs and tunes that are haunting, poignant and whimsical. The former composer, singer and fiddle player of The Kittiwakes now launches her new solo album 'Closer to Home' focusing her writing on matters closer to heart and home. Expect songs of tragedy and injustice, love and hope and the odd talking bird thrown in for good measure! After three years of gigging with The Kittiwakes, Kate is no stranger to performing live, captivating audiences with the stories she weaves and gorgeous fiddle based tunes. Praise for 'Lofoten Calling', Kate's album with The Kittiwakes: 'compulsory listening', Mojo 'Impressive and uniquely compelling', fRoots Magazine 'Lofoten Calling is an inventive and thoroughly magical album', R2
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Cara Luft
We are pleased that Canadian Cara Luft has added The Kitchen Garden to her 2012 Tour. Cara's eclectic approach draws on folk, roots and rock. Her songwriting is always evocative and insightful, her guitar and banjo playing fully accomplished and intricate, her voice distinctive, compelling and heartfelt - a great entertainer. For more information see http://caraluft.com/. A large proportion of the concert revenue will be donated to the Eve Brook Scholarship Fund - for young people, aged 16 - 25, who have grown up in residential or foster care with Birmingham City Council.
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £8.00
We are pleased that Canadian Cara Luft has added The Kitchen Garden to her 2012 Tour. Cara's eclectic approach draws on folk, roots and rock. Her songwriting is always evocative and insightful, her guitar and banjo playing fully accomplished and intricate, her voice distinctive, compelling and heartfelt - a great entertainer. For more information see http://caraluft.com/. A large proportion of the concert revenue will be donated to the Eve Brook Scholarship Fund - for young people, aged 16 - 25, who have grown up in residential or foster care with Birmingham City Council.
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £8.00
Salsa Celtica
Salsa Celtica's music is a synthesis of Afro Latin Salsa with Scottish & Irish traditional. With a lineup combining some of the most exciting traditional Celtic musicians with a stellar group of world, jazz and salsa musicians they are a stunning combination of virtuosity and energy. Their last concert at the Universal Hall was recorded as the highly acclaimed live album En Vivo en el Norte.
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £15.00
Salsa Celtica's music is a synthesis of Afro Latin Salsa with Scottish & Irish traditional. With a lineup combining some of the most exciting traditional Celtic musicians with a stellar group of world, jazz and salsa musicians they are a stunning combination of virtuosity and energy. Their last concert at the Universal Hall was recorded as the highly acclaimed live album En Vivo en el Norte.
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £15.00
Salsa Celtica
Salsa Celtica's music is a synthesis of Afro Latin Salsa with Scottish & Irish traditional. With a lineup combining some of the most exciting traditional Celtic musicians with a stellar group of world, jazz and salsa musicians they are a stunning combination of virtuosity and energy. Their last concert at the Universal Hall was recorded as the highly acclaimed live album En Vivo en el Norte.
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £13.00
Salsa Celtica's music is a synthesis of Afro Latin Salsa with Scottish & Irish traditional. With a lineup combining some of the most exciting traditional Celtic musicians with a stellar group of world, jazz and salsa musicians they are a stunning combination of virtuosity and energy. Their last concert at the Universal Hall was recorded as the highly acclaimed live album En Vivo en el Norte.
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £13.00
Hillfolk Noir
Bob Harris is a fan and has described their music as amazing, telling listeners to his BBC radio 2 programme: I can't wait to see them on stage! One of the hardest-working bands on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir from Boise, Idaho, have built themselves a huge Stateside following playing what has been described as music filtered through a country-tinged, swampy-swingin', hillbilly-delta-blues-ragtime word machine. They were widely recognised as one of the outstanding highlights at this year's SXSW in Austin, Texas. The band's last album, Skinny Mammy's Revenge, was met with widespread acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Americana UK writer Paul Kerr told readers it was a delight and added: Hillfolk Noir manage to capture the essence of American music in spades. This will be the band's much-anticipated first UK tour with a brand new CD, Radio Hour just released that's winning them even more praise. Venues in the south of England are all wondering which one Mr Harris will favour with his company! PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Bob Harris is a fan and has described their music as amazing, telling listeners to his BBC radio 2 programme: I can't wait to see them on stage! One of the hardest-working bands on the US roots music circuit, Hillfolk Noir from Boise, Idaho, have built themselves a huge Stateside following playing what has been described as music filtered through a country-tinged, swampy-swingin', hillbilly-delta-blues-ragtime word machine. They were widely recognised as one of the outstanding highlights at this year's SXSW in Austin, Texas. The band's last album, Skinny Mammy's Revenge, was met with widespread acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Americana UK writer Paul Kerr told readers it was a delight and added: Hillfolk Noir manage to capture the essence of American music in spades. This will be the band's much-anticipated first UK tour with a brand new CD, Radio Hour just released that's winning them even more praise. Venues in the south of England are all wondering which one Mr Harris will favour with his company! PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Popa Chubby
New Yorks Finest Blues/Rock man returns to Edinburgh
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Edinburgh The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)
Price: £14.00
New Yorks Finest Blues/Rock man returns to Edinburgh
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Edinburgh The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)
Price: £14.00
Steve Tilston's Folk Roots Presents Bill Caddick
Doors open 8pm Joining Steve this month we have the fantastic Bill Caddick. Bill started singing in the early 60s, he regularly organised and appeared in festivals and folk clubs until 1973 when he joined the innovative puppet and street theatre group Magic Lantern. He left in 1975 to concentrate on solo performing and writing - releasing two albums "Rough Music" and "Sunny Memories". A veteran of both The Albion Band & The Homes Service, his songs have been recorded by the likes of June Tabor, Chris Foster, Alex Campbell, The Yetties, Christy Moore, Boyes and Simpson and many others throughout the world. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £10.00
Doors open 8pm Joining Steve this month we have the fantastic Bill Caddick. Bill started singing in the early 60s, he regularly organised and appeared in festivals and folk clubs until 1973 when he joined the innovative puppet and street theatre group Magic Lantern. He left in 1975 to concentrate on solo performing and writing - releasing two albums "Rough Music" and "Sunny Memories". A veteran of both The Albion Band & The Homes Service, his songs have been recorded by the likes of June Tabor, Chris Foster, Alex Campbell, The Yetties, Christy Moore, Boyes and Simpson and many others throughout the world. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £10.00
Steve Tilston's Folk Roots Presents Bill Caddick
Doors open 8pm Joining Steve this month we have the fantastic Bill Caddick. Bill started singing in the early 60s, he regularly organised and appeared in festivals and folk clubs until 1973 when he joined the innovative puppet and street theatre group Magic Lantern. He left in 1975 to concentrate on solo performing and writing - releasing two albums "Rough Music" and "Sunny Memories". A veteran of both The Albion Band & The Homes Service, his songs have been recorded by the likes of June Tabor, Chris Foster, Alex Campbell, The Yetties, Christy Moore, Boyes and Simpson and many others throughout the world. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £7.00
Doors open 8pm Joining Steve this month we have the fantastic Bill Caddick. Bill started singing in the early 60s, he regularly organised and appeared in festivals and folk clubs until 1973 when he joined the innovative puppet and street theatre group Magic Lantern. He left in 1975 to concentrate on solo performing and writing - releasing two albums "Rough Music" and "Sunny Memories". A veteran of both The Albion Band & The Homes Service, his songs have been recorded by the likes of June Tabor, Chris Foster, Alex Campbell, The Yetties, Christy Moore, Boyes and Simpson and many others throughout the world. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £7.00
Jp Cooper
Doors open 8pm Manchester musician JP Cooper's music is a mix of folk, soul and gospel. His spine-tingling and utterly brilliant voice marries up with his captivating lyrics, life affirming lyrics to leave you spellbound, heart-warmed and inspired every time. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Doors open 8pm Manchester musician JP Cooper's music is a mix of folk, soul and gospel. His spine-tingling and utterly brilliant voice marries up with his captivating lyrics, life affirming lyrics to leave you spellbound, heart-warmed and inspired every time. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Jp Cooper
Doors open 8pm Manchester musician JP Cooper's music is a mix of folk, soul and gospel. His spine-tingling and utterly brilliant voice marries up with his captivating lyrics, life affirming lyrics to leave you spellbound, heart-warmed and inspired every time. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £4.00
Doors open 8pm Manchester musician JP Cooper's music is a mix of folk, soul and gospel. His spine-tingling and utterly brilliant voice marries up with his captivating lyrics, life affirming lyrics to leave you spellbound, heart-warmed and inspired every time. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £4.00
Diana Jones
High Atmosphere, the third album in the remarkable career arc of singer-songwriter Diana Jones, hits with the force of a revelation, further deepening an unprecedented body of work that began in 2006 with My Remembrance of You and continued with 2009's Better Times Will Come. On her new release, recorded entirely live with simpatico musicians at Quad studios in Nashville, this single-minded artist continues to hew to an austere, plainspoken aesthetic, yet its timelessly homespun frameworks are embedded with distinctly topical subject matter. As Bill Friskics-Warren so aptly pointed out in his New York Times profile, Jones approaches the mountain-ballad tradition not as a curiosity or antique but as a renewable vernacular that's just as capable of speaking to the human condition now as it was 80 years ago.
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30PM
Venue: Wakefield The Hop
Price: £12.00
High Atmosphere, the third album in the remarkable career arc of singer-songwriter Diana Jones, hits with the force of a revelation, further deepening an unprecedented body of work that began in 2006 with My Remembrance of You and continued with 2009's Better Times Will Come. On her new release, recorded entirely live with simpatico musicians at Quad studios in Nashville, this single-minded artist continues to hew to an austere, plainspoken aesthetic, yet its timelessly homespun frameworks are embedded with distinctly topical subject matter. As Bill Friskics-Warren so aptly pointed out in his New York Times profile, Jones approaches the mountain-ballad tradition not as a curiosity or antique but as a renewable vernacular that's just as capable of speaking to the human condition now as it was 80 years ago.
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30PM
Venue: Wakefield The Hop
Price: £12.00
Will Kaufman
ALL YOU JIM CROW FASCISTS - WOODY GUTHRIE'S FREEDOM SONGS How better to mark the Woody Guthrie centenary? We welcome back this celebrated Guthrie scholar and performer with another of his acclaimed presentations, this time mixing singing, narrative and imagery to explore Woody's anti-racist songs and civil rights activism.
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
ALL YOU JIM CROW FASCISTS - WOODY GUTHRIE'S FREEDOM SONGS How better to mark the Woody Guthrie centenary? We welcome back this celebrated Guthrie scholar and performer with another of his acclaimed presentations, this time mixing singing, narrative and imagery to explore Woody's anti-racist songs and civil rights activism.
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
Will Kaufman
ALL YOU JIM CROW FASCISTS - WOODY GUTHRIE'S FREEDOM SONGS How better to mark the Woody Guthrie centenary? We welcome back this celebrated Guthrie scholar and performer with another of his acclaimed presentations, this time mixing singing, narrative and imagery to explore Woody's anti-racist songs and civil rights activism.
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £6.00
ALL YOU JIM CROW FASCISTS - WOODY GUTHRIE'S FREEDOM SONGS How better to mark the Woody Guthrie centenary? We welcome back this celebrated Guthrie scholar and performer with another of his acclaimed presentations, this time mixing singing, narrative and imagery to explore Woody's anti-racist songs and civil rights activism.
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £6.00
Plockton Music School Concert
The Pavilion is proud to present some of Scotland's finest young musical talent in a concert showcasing the healthy state of Scotland's traditional music scene. 24 students of the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music, based at Plockton High School, will perform as part of their annual tour, designed to show people throughout Scotland what the Centre does. Tickets £7, conc. £3 www.musicplockton.org
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Strathpeffer The Pavilion
Price: £7.00
The Pavilion is proud to present some of Scotland's finest young musical talent in a concert showcasing the healthy state of Scotland's traditional music scene. 24 students of the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music, based at Plockton High School, will perform as part of their annual tour, designed to show people throughout Scotland what the Centre does. Tickets £7, conc. £3 www.musicplockton.org
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Strathpeffer The Pavilion
Price: £7.00
Plockton Music School Concert
The Pavilion is proud to present some of Scotland's finest young musical talent in a concert showcasing the healthy state of Scotland's traditional music scene. 24 students of the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music, based at Plockton High School, will perform as part of their annual tour, designed to show people throughout Scotland what the Centre does. Tickets £7, conc. £3 www.musicplockton.org
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Strathpeffer The Pavilion
Price: £3.00
The Pavilion is proud to present some of Scotland's finest young musical talent in a concert showcasing the healthy state of Scotland's traditional music scene. 24 students of the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music, based at Plockton High School, will perform as part of their annual tour, designed to show people throughout Scotland what the Centre does. Tickets £7, conc. £3 www.musicplockton.org
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Strathpeffer The Pavilion
Price: £3.00
John Tams & Barry Coope
John Tams, described by Mojo as "one of the ultimate British songwriters", has had a career spanning four decades in every medium. A member of the Albion Band and Home Service he is perhaps best known for his work at the National Theatre and as Rifleman Daniel Hagman in the Sharpe television series, and is a five times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm doors, 8pm start
Venue: Aylesbury Limelight Theatre
Price: £12.00
John Tams, described by Mojo as "one of the ultimate British songwriters", has had a career spanning four decades in every medium. A member of the Albion Band and Home Service he is perhaps best known for his work at the National Theatre and as Rifleman Daniel Hagman in the Sharpe television series, and is a five times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: 7pm doors, 8pm start
Venue: Aylesbury Limelight Theatre
Price: £12.00
Sefiroth
Electro-acoustic chamber ensemble Sefiroth plays contemporary interpretations of traditional Sephardic (Judeo-Spanish) repertoire, much of which dates back to the Medieval period and draws upon Arabic, Turkish, Greek and Eastern European influences. Featuring some of the most celebrated and innovative musicians on the Jazz and World Music scenes, expect to be transported by passionate stories, soulful improvisation and heavy grooves. Olesya Zdorovetska - Voice/Alice Zawadzki -Voice, Violin/Nick Roth -Saxophones, Furluya/Alex Bonney -Trumpet, Electronics/Paul Tkachenko -Euphonium, Tuba/Shirley Smart -Cello/Alex Roth -Guitars/Ruth Goller -Electric Bass/Simon Roth -Drums, Percussion PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Electro-acoustic chamber ensemble Sefiroth plays contemporary interpretations of traditional Sephardic (Judeo-Spanish) repertoire, much of which dates back to the Medieval period and draws upon Arabic, Turkish, Greek and Eastern European influences. Featuring some of the most celebrated and innovative musicians on the Jazz and World Music scenes, expect to be transported by passionate stories, soulful improvisation and heavy grooves. Olesya Zdorovetska - Voice/Alice Zawadzki -Voice, Violin/Nick Roth -Saxophones, Furluya/Alex Bonney -Trumpet, Electronics/Paul Tkachenko -Euphonium, Tuba/Shirley Smart -Cello/Alex Roth -Guitars/Ruth Goller -Electric Bass/Simon Roth -Drums, Percussion PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Out To Grass - Bluegrass Business
Our favourite bluegrass boys mean bad-ass business as they apply their amazing ability to well-known tunes. Like Plymouth's Hayseed Dixie. But better!
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £5.00
Our favourite bluegrass boys mean bad-ass business as they apply their amazing ability to well-known tunes. Like Plymouth's Hayseed Dixie. But better!
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £5.00
Liverpool Acoustic Live, Featuring Galley Beggar
Liverpool Acoustic Live returns to the View Two Gallery for a feast of fantastic folk rock from London-based Galley Beggar, ably supported by Mark Byrne, and Atlas Twins. Galley Beggar http://www.galleybeggar.com/ Taking inspiration from the likes of Fairport Convention, Pentangle and Led Zeppelin's acoustic explorations, London-based Galley Beggar's music sets out to imagine the next phase of English Folk Rock. Their live performances bring the intensity of a rock band to electric folk and include plenty of instrument changes as they move from music found within the collections of Cecil Sharp and Francis Child through to electrified psychedelic freakouts. Harmony vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, violin, recorder, bass and drums make up the sound of Galley Beggar. Mark Byrne http://www.myspace.com/markbyrnemusic Mark Byrne is a Liverpool musician and songwriter who has played live and worked in the studio with Steve Roberts, Charnock and Russel, Paul Wilkes (now Wilson Minds), TJ and Murphy and more recently The John O'Connell Band. Mark formed the Solid Air Band to capture the emotion and sensitivity of John Martyn's music. Mark has had the pleasure of guesting at festivals in Cambridge, Whitby and Saddleworth to name but a few. He is inspired by different styles of music including folk, country, mainstream and jazz, culminating in an accessible and thought provoking collection of original songs. Atlas Twins https://www.facebook.com/atlastwins Atlas Twins are David Jones (classical guitar & percussion) and Lianne Turner (vocals and percussion), a Male-Female Acoustic duo from Northwest England. They combine Dave's intricate fingerpicking guitar with Lianne's soaring and expressive vocals to create their timeless sound. Having been together only since November, they are already gathering pace acquiring gigs and exposure throughout the Northwest and beyond. They were featured as the 1st BBC Introducing Producer's Pick of 2012 on BBC Radio Merseyside and were subsequently hastily invited to play live in session. The session can be heard at http://soundcloud.com/atlastwins . They were also featured on BBC Radio Wales DJ Adam Walton's Radio Show in the same week as featuring on BBC Radio Merseyside, who immediately booked them to play his Crackling Vinyl night. Atlas Twins are currently working on their first EP which should be out very soon. Laura&Claire http://www.lauraandclaire.com Laura&Claire are two female musicians and lifelong friends with a love for creating haunting harmonieswith a mix of alternative, pop and folk. This musical story of theirs began when they were 9 years old and since then they'vee taken stories of love and loss and transformed them into acoustic songs for our listening pleasure. Based in the Northwest they regularly gig in the Liverpool and Manchester area and are currently putting together a seven track EP with each track being be released as it's recorded and available to download for free at http://soundcloud.com/lauraandclaire Doors open at 8pm and the music runs from 8.30pm to just after 11pm. Unfortunately there is no disabled access as the venue is on the third floor of the gallery. There is a full bar, and it's an over 14 event. Tickets are £5 in advance and £6 on the door. Tickets will be available from http://wegottickets.com/liverpoolacoustic
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Liverpool The View Two Gallery
Price: £5.00
Liverpool Acoustic Live returns to the View Two Gallery for a feast of fantastic folk rock from London-based Galley Beggar, ably supported by Mark Byrne, and Atlas Twins. Galley Beggar http://www.galleybeggar.com/ Taking inspiration from the likes of Fairport Convention, Pentangle and Led Zeppelin's acoustic explorations, London-based Galley Beggar's music sets out to imagine the next phase of English Folk Rock. Their live performances bring the intensity of a rock band to electric folk and include plenty of instrument changes as they move from music found within the collections of Cecil Sharp and Francis Child through to electrified psychedelic freakouts. Harmony vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, violin, recorder, bass and drums make up the sound of Galley Beggar. Mark Byrne http://www.myspace.com/markbyrnemusic Mark Byrne is a Liverpool musician and songwriter who has played live and worked in the studio with Steve Roberts, Charnock and Russel, Paul Wilkes (now Wilson Minds), TJ and Murphy and more recently The John O'Connell Band. Mark formed the Solid Air Band to capture the emotion and sensitivity of John Martyn's music. Mark has had the pleasure of guesting at festivals in Cambridge, Whitby and Saddleworth to name but a few. He is inspired by different styles of music including folk, country, mainstream and jazz, culminating in an accessible and thought provoking collection of original songs. Atlas Twins https://www.facebook.com/atlastwins Atlas Twins are David Jones (classical guitar & percussion) and Lianne Turner (vocals and percussion), a Male-Female Acoustic duo from Northwest England. They combine Dave's intricate fingerpicking guitar with Lianne's soaring and expressive vocals to create their timeless sound. Having been together only since November, they are already gathering pace acquiring gigs and exposure throughout the Northwest and beyond. They were featured as the 1st BBC Introducing Producer's Pick of 2012 on BBC Radio Merseyside and were subsequently hastily invited to play live in session. The session can be heard at http://soundcloud.com/atlastwins . They were also featured on BBC Radio Wales DJ Adam Walton's Radio Show in the same week as featuring on BBC Radio Merseyside, who immediately booked them to play his Crackling Vinyl night. Atlas Twins are currently working on their first EP which should be out very soon. Laura&Claire http://www.lauraandclaire.com Laura&Claire are two female musicians and lifelong friends with a love for creating haunting harmonieswith a mix of alternative, pop and folk. This musical story of theirs began when they were 9 years old and since then they'vee taken stories of love and loss and transformed them into acoustic songs for our listening pleasure. Based in the Northwest they regularly gig in the Liverpool and Manchester area and are currently putting together a seven track EP with each track being be released as it's recorded and available to download for free at http://soundcloud.com/lauraandclaire Doors open at 8pm and the music runs from 8.30pm to just after 11pm. Unfortunately there is no disabled access as the venue is on the third floor of the gallery. There is a full bar, and it's an over 14 event. Tickets are £5 in advance and £6 on the door. Tickets will be available from http://wegottickets.com/liverpoolacoustic
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Liverpool The View Two Gallery
Price: £5.00
Jesca Hoop
Doors open 8pm Born in California and now living in Manchester, Jesca Hoop's last album featured a duet with Guy Garvey from and she has just been presenting his 6Music show while Elbow tour Australia. She's supported Eels & The Polyphonic Spree and comes to the Trades on the eve of the release of her new album 'The House That Jack Built'. 'Highlight of Glastonbury' Steve Lamacq' Her music is like going swimming in a lake at night' Tom Waits. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £12.00
Doors open 8pm Born in California and now living in Manchester, Jesca Hoop's last album featured a duet with Guy Garvey from and she has just been presenting his 6Music show while Elbow tour Australia. She's supported Eels & The Polyphonic Spree and comes to the Trades on the eve of the release of her new album 'The House That Jack Built'. 'Highlight of Glastonbury' Steve Lamacq' Her music is like going swimming in a lake at night' Tom Waits. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £12.00
Jesca Hoop
Doors open 8pm Born in California and now living in Manchester, Jesca Hoop's last album featured a duet with Guy Garvey from and she has just been presenting his 6Music show while Elbow tour Australia. She's supported Eels & The Polyphonic Spree and comes to the Trades on the eve of the release of her new album 'The House That Jack Built'. 'Highlight of Glastonbury' Steve Lamacq' Her music is like going swimming in a lake at night' Tom Waits. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £9.00
Doors open 8pm Born in California and now living in Manchester, Jesca Hoop's last album featured a duet with Guy Garvey from and she has just been presenting his 6Music show while Elbow tour Australia. She's supported Eels & The Polyphonic Spree and comes to the Trades on the eve of the release of her new album 'The House That Jack Built'. 'Highlight of Glastonbury' Steve Lamacq' Her music is like going swimming in a lake at night' Tom Waits. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £9.00
Eddie Martin
Awarded Best Blues Act in the South West 2011, Nominated best UK Blues Guitarist, Best Harmonica Player, Best Band and Best Blues CD Release many times, Martins songs have made it onto TV and film soundtracks and to the song stable of Alligator Records. He has been broadcast live on international radio and TV with three sessions for BBC Radio 2, including at the famous Maida Vale Studios. Not only is Martin as accomplished on acoustic as on electric guitar he also is an acknowledged international master on the harmonica. Now touring internationally as a one man band to promote his 11th CD release "Folk and Blues", and with his trio and Big Band to launch "Looking Forward Looking Back" featuring Pee Wee Ellis (ex James Brown) and the Little Big Horns (ex Mick Jagger).
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: Bristol Fiddlers Club
Price: £12.00
Awarded Best Blues Act in the South West 2011, Nominated best UK Blues Guitarist, Best Harmonica Player, Best Band and Best Blues CD Release many times, Martins songs have made it onto TV and film soundtracks and to the song stable of Alligator Records. He has been broadcast live on international radio and TV with three sessions for BBC Radio 2, including at the famous Maida Vale Studios. Not only is Martin as accomplished on acoustic as on electric guitar he also is an acknowledged international master on the harmonica. Now touring internationally as a one man band to promote his 11th CD release "Folk and Blues", and with his trio and Big Band to launch "Looking Forward Looking Back" featuring Pee Wee Ellis (ex James Brown) and the Little Big Horns (ex Mick Jagger).
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: Bristol Fiddlers Club
Price: £12.00
Duncan Mccrone And The Tron Band
An eclectic mix of Celtic and Folk music with Duncan McCrone and the Tron Band. Duncan McCrone - Guitar and vocals Cy Jack - Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Keyboards Stevie Lawrence - guitar, whistle and many other instruments Chris Stout - (Fiddlers' Bid, Chris Stout Trio, Salsa Celtica) - fiddle Finlay Macdonald - Pipes and whistle Ray Laidlaw - - formerly Lindisfarne - percussion
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: Doors open 7.30pm, performance 8.00pm
Venue: Gartmore Village Hall
Price: £10.00
An eclectic mix of Celtic and Folk music with Duncan McCrone and the Tron Band. Duncan McCrone - Guitar and vocals Cy Jack - Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Keyboards Stevie Lawrence - guitar, whistle and many other instruments Chris Stout - (Fiddlers' Bid, Chris Stout Trio, Salsa Celtica) - fiddle Finlay Macdonald - Pipes and whistle Ray Laidlaw - - formerly Lindisfarne - percussion
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012
Time: Doors open 7.30pm, performance 8.00pm
Venue: Gartmore Village Hall
Price: £10.00
Sandy Brechin & Ewan Wilkinson: Shammick Acoustic
This duo are venturing South from Scotland to play a mixture of Scottish and English centuries-old songs and tunes, together with contemporary songs from the likes of Richard Thompson and their own compositions. An emotive singer and an articulate guitarist, Ewan has been hailed as an important new young talent on the folk scene, whilst Sandy is acknowledged as being one of the greatest exponents of the Scottish accordion, proving that it can be a very powerful instrument in the right hands. The duo make a sound guaranteed to make you sit up and take notice - offering the sublime blend of Ewan's powerful yet melodic vocals and guitar work with Sandy's electrifying accordion, these two take Scottish folk music to high levels of excitement and entertainment! A recent review of the duo's performance said: Ewan's beautiful, heartfelt and tight performances, woven seamlessly with Brechin's lilting accordion, creating a powerhouse of folk. Add that to presentation full of humour, how can you resist? Let's give them a real Devon welcome!
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
This duo are venturing South from Scotland to play a mixture of Scottish and English centuries-old songs and tunes, together with contemporary songs from the likes of Richard Thompson and their own compositions. An emotive singer and an articulate guitarist, Ewan has been hailed as an important new young talent on the folk scene, whilst Sandy is acknowledged as being one of the greatest exponents of the Scottish accordion, proving that it can be a very powerful instrument in the right hands. The duo make a sound guaranteed to make you sit up and take notice - offering the sublime blend of Ewan's powerful yet melodic vocals and guitar work with Sandy's electrifying accordion, these two take Scottish folk music to high levels of excitement and entertainment! A recent review of the duo's performance said: Ewan's beautiful, heartfelt and tight performances, woven seamlessly with Brechin's lilting accordion, creating a powerhouse of folk. Add that to presentation full of humour, how can you resist? Let's give them a real Devon welcome!
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
The Norman Beaker Band
Norman Beaker has been at the forefront of the British Blues scene for over three decades playing with Alexis Korner, Graham Bond, Jack Bruce Tony Ashton, Paul Jones, Eric Burdon and many others . BB King commented, Norman is like a white Freddy King, a compliment indeed, and not one wasted on the many artistes Norman has subsequently worked with including: BB, Jimmy Rogers, Buddy Guy, Lowell Fulson, Fenton Robinson, Chuck Berry, Carey Bell James Booker, Jon Lord, Larry Garner and Ruby Turner to name just a few. The Beaker Band are one of the few acts on the circuit, playing songs relevant of today. The Norman Beaker Band have been touring Europe with Chris Farlowe and Van Morrison. They have a new album Who's he calling me him and are permanently on tour. 2011 saw the band touring with Larry Garner to promote their live album, and of course gigging in their own right and appearing as always with Chris Farlowe, and Jack Bruce. http://www.normanbeakerband.com/
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.50
Norman Beaker has been at the forefront of the British Blues scene for over three decades playing with Alexis Korner, Graham Bond, Jack Bruce Tony Ashton, Paul Jones, Eric Burdon and many others . BB King commented, Norman is like a white Freddy King, a compliment indeed, and not one wasted on the many artistes Norman has subsequently worked with including: BB, Jimmy Rogers, Buddy Guy, Lowell Fulson, Fenton Robinson, Chuck Berry, Carey Bell James Booker, Jon Lord, Larry Garner and Ruby Turner to name just a few. The Beaker Band are one of the few acts on the circuit, playing songs relevant of today. The Norman Beaker Band have been touring Europe with Chris Farlowe and Van Morrison. They have a new album Who's he calling me him and are permanently on tour. 2011 saw the band touring with Larry Garner to promote their live album, and of course gigging in their own right and appearing as always with Chris Farlowe, and Jack Bruce. http://www.normanbeakerband.com/
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.50
The Producers
One of the finest blues bands touring today featuring Dave Saunders on bass and Harry Skinner vocals/harmonica.
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
One of the finest blues bands touring today featuring Dave Saunders on bass and Harry Skinner vocals/harmonica.
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
Strangeworld
Doors and bar open 6pm Show starts 7.30pm Fully licenced Ample free parking
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £10.00
Doors and bar open 6pm Show starts 7.30pm Fully licenced Ample free parking
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £10.00
Royal Traditions | The Young Uns
Ending our run of performers from West Yorkshire, we stay within the county with the likely lads from Hartlepool. They were so good last time, but Jon had to miss half their set, so he thought we should have them back. Splendid I thought so here they are. Blazing a trail through the festival circuit, we're honoured they've agreed. The guest starts at 8pm prompt and finished around 10pm, followed by a singing session to which you are all encouraged to contribute - we have House Songs to chose from if you don't have one of your own :o) We can only sell as many seats as the pub has - if this event is 'sold out' you are still warmly invited to stand at the bar and join in the revelries. For this we ask you make a contribution to 'The Hat' - all of which goes straight to the artist.
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm tunes, 8pm start
Venue: Sheffield The Royal Hotel, Dungworth.
Price: £7.00
Ending our run of performers from West Yorkshire, we stay within the county with the likely lads from Hartlepool. They were so good last time, but Jon had to miss half their set, so he thought we should have them back. Splendid I thought so here they are. Blazing a trail through the festival circuit, we're honoured they've agreed. The guest starts at 8pm prompt and finished around 10pm, followed by a singing session to which you are all encouraged to contribute - we have House Songs to chose from if you don't have one of your own :o) We can only sell as many seats as the pub has - if this event is 'sold out' you are still warmly invited to stand at the bar and join in the revelries. For this we ask you make a contribution to 'The Hat' - all of which goes straight to the artist.
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm tunes, 8pm start
Venue: Sheffield The Royal Hotel, Dungworth.
Price: £7.00
Froots Presents... Kristi Stassinopoulou & Stathis Kalyviotis
...launching their new CD GREEKADELIA Singer Kristi Stassinopoulou has been active on Greece's underground music scene and the international world music circuit for many years. Accompanied by her long time collaborator - composer, arranger, co-producer and multi-instrumentalist Stathis Kalyviotis (guitars, saz, laouto, bass, baglamas, keyboards, groove sampler and percussion) - they have made five albums: Ifantokosmos, Echotropia, The Secrets Of The Rocks (No 1 on the World Music Charts Europe), Taxidoscopio and now Greekadelia. Their blend of traditional Greek rhythms and sound colours, haunting Byzantine vocal lines, rembetika music, psychedelic rock, ambience and electronica, combined with Kristi's charismatic personality and their colourful band, sparked great responses and led to frequent appearances in festivals, concerts and clubs across Europe, North America and Brazil. An informal acoustic duo appearance at London's Roundhouse in a big concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of fRoots magazine was so well received that they were inspired to pursue a new duo project, resulting in the album Greekadelia which will be released internationally by World Music Network in June 2012. As a live duo performing the Greekadelia repertoire - Kristi on vocals, acoustic guitar, Indian harmonium, frame drums and small percussion; Stathis on laouto, live looping and groove sampler - they are mesmerising, as we witnessed on their exclusive Green Note debut in late 2010. Greekadelia features their arrangements of Greek traditional folk songs, as born, sung and danced in Greece's rural areas from the Aegean up to Thracia and Macedonia, from upbeat dances and fire celebrations to the old love songs of Asia Minor and to the harsh demotica songs of the mountainous areas of Epirus and Peloponnesus, in soundscapes ranging from purely acoustic to purely electronic. Audio & video samples of Greekadelia at : www.greekadelia.com PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 8.45pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
...launching their new CD GREEKADELIA Singer Kristi Stassinopoulou has been active on Greece's underground music scene and the international world music circuit for many years. Accompanied by her long time collaborator - composer, arranger, co-producer and multi-instrumentalist Stathis Kalyviotis (guitars, saz, laouto, bass, baglamas, keyboards, groove sampler and percussion) - they have made five albums: Ifantokosmos, Echotropia, The Secrets Of The Rocks (No 1 on the World Music Charts Europe), Taxidoscopio and now Greekadelia. Their blend of traditional Greek rhythms and sound colours, haunting Byzantine vocal lines, rembetika music, psychedelic rock, ambience and electronica, combined with Kristi's charismatic personality and their colourful band, sparked great responses and led to frequent appearances in festivals, concerts and clubs across Europe, North America and Brazil. An informal acoustic duo appearance at London's Roundhouse in a big concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of fRoots magazine was so well received that they were inspired to pursue a new duo project, resulting in the album Greekadelia which will be released internationally by World Music Network in June 2012. As a live duo performing the Greekadelia repertoire - Kristi on vocals, acoustic guitar, Indian harmonium, frame drums and small percussion; Stathis on laouto, live looping and groove sampler - they are mesmerising, as we witnessed on their exclusive Green Note debut in late 2010. Greekadelia features their arrangements of Greek traditional folk songs, as born, sung and danced in Greece's rural areas from the Aegean up to Thracia and Macedonia, from upbeat dances and fire celebrations to the old love songs of Asia Minor and to the harsh demotica songs of the mountainous areas of Epirus and Peloponnesus, in soundscapes ranging from purely acoustic to purely electronic. Audio & video samples of Greekadelia at : www.greekadelia.com PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 8.45pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Dick Gaughan
Dick Gaughan is a legendary figure and has been at the cutting edge of Scottish music for over 4 decades. Guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, musical director, composer, arranger, producer, engineer, he's been there, done it. A full list of his musical collaborations would run to several pages and the huge range of diverse musicians he has played and sung with, both live and recorded, over the years reads like some manically eclectic Who's Who of the worlds of Celtic, Folk, Blues, Rock, Country and way beyond Scottish Opera, 7:84 Theatre, Billy Bragg, Emmylou Harris, Tom Paxton, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Sean McGuire, Deacon Blue, Dan Crary, Alex Campbell, Maya Angelou, The Dubliners, Loudon Wainwright III, Holly Near, Ken Hyder, Dundee Rep Dance Company ... the list just goes on and on ... and on and on ... he's even step-danced a duet onstage with Cherish the Ladies' Joannie Madden! Throughout his various incarnations as a member of Boys of the Lough, Five Hand Reel and Clan Alba, in occasional duos with Aly Bain, Andy Irvine, Johnny Cunningham, Brian McNeill and Allan Taylor, and as one of the hardest-working solo performers in any area of music, Dick Gaughan's work has consistently been innovative and challenging. Over the past 40 years, Dick Gaughan has been the subject of numerous television and radio documentaries in several countries, has performed at probably every major Folk Festival throughout the world several times and many other non-folk festivals, including Reading, Roskilde and Glastonbury. He has appeared at every one of the Celtic Connections festivals, including its forerunner, Mayfest and has recorded a couple of dozen albums solo and with bands and has produced/guested on countless others. In recent years he has composed and arranged music for films and television dramas and his 90-minute orchestral work, 'Timewaves - Lovesong to a people's music', was performed as the closing concert at the 2004 Celtic Connections festival. His first symphony, 'Treaty 300', was one of the two pieces chosen to be performed at the inaugural concert of the Celtic Connections Youth Orchestra at the 2007 Celtic Connections festival.
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £11.00
Dick Gaughan is a legendary figure and has been at the cutting edge of Scottish music for over 4 decades. Guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, musical director, composer, arranger, producer, engineer, he's been there, done it. A full list of his musical collaborations would run to several pages and the huge range of diverse musicians he has played and sung with, both live and recorded, over the years reads like some manically eclectic Who's Who of the worlds of Celtic, Folk, Blues, Rock, Country and way beyond Scottish Opera, 7:84 Theatre, Billy Bragg, Emmylou Harris, Tom Paxton, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Sean McGuire, Deacon Blue, Dan Crary, Alex Campbell, Maya Angelou, The Dubliners, Loudon Wainwright III, Holly Near, Ken Hyder, Dundee Rep Dance Company ... the list just goes on and on ... and on and on ... he's even step-danced a duet onstage with Cherish the Ladies' Joannie Madden! Throughout his various incarnations as a member of Boys of the Lough, Five Hand Reel and Clan Alba, in occasional duos with Aly Bain, Andy Irvine, Johnny Cunningham, Brian McNeill and Allan Taylor, and as one of the hardest-working solo performers in any area of music, Dick Gaughan's work has consistently been innovative and challenging. Over the past 40 years, Dick Gaughan has been the subject of numerous television and radio documentaries in several countries, has performed at probably every major Folk Festival throughout the world several times and many other non-folk festivals, including Reading, Roskilde and Glastonbury. He has appeared at every one of the Celtic Connections festivals, including its forerunner, Mayfest and has recorded a couple of dozen albums solo and with bands and has produced/guested on countless others. In recent years he has composed and arranged music for films and television dramas and his 90-minute orchestral work, 'Timewaves - Lovesong to a people's music', was performed as the closing concert at the 2004 Celtic Connections festival. His first symphony, 'Treaty 300', was one of the two pieces chosen to be performed at the inaugural concert of the Celtic Connections Youth Orchestra at the 2007 Celtic Connections festival.
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £11.00
Dick Gaughan
Dick Gaughan is a legendary figure and has been at the cutting edge of Scottish music for over 4 decades. Guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, musical director, composer, arranger, producer, engineer, he's been there, done it. A full list of his musical collaborations would run to several pages and the huge range of diverse musicians he has played and sung with, both live and recorded, over the years reads like some manically eclectic Who's Who of the worlds of Celtic, Folk, Blues, Rock, Country and way beyond Scottish Opera, 7:84 Theatre, Billy Bragg, Emmylou Harris, Tom Paxton, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Sean McGuire, Deacon Blue, Dan Crary, Alex Campbell, Maya Angelou, The Dubliners, Loudon Wainwright III, Holly Near, Ken Hyder, Dundee Rep Dance Company ... the list just goes on and on ... and on and on ... he's even step-danced a duet onstage with Cherish the Ladies' Joannie Madden! Throughout his various incarnations as a member of Boys of the Lough, Five Hand Reel and Clan Alba, in occasional duos with Aly Bain, Andy Irvine, Johnny Cunningham, Brian McNeill and Allan Taylor, and as one of the hardest-working solo performers in any area of music, Dick Gaughan's work has consistently been innovative and challenging. Over the past 40 years, Dick Gaughan has been the subject of numerous television and radio documentaries in several countries, has performed at probably every major Folk Festival throughout the world several times and many other non-folk festivals, including Reading, Roskilde and Glastonbury. He has appeared at every one of the Celtic Connections festivals, including its forerunner, Mayfest and has recorded a couple of dozen albums solo and with bands and has produced/guested on countless others. In recent years he has composed and arranged music for films and television dramas and his 90-minute orchestral work, 'Timewaves - Lovesong to a people's music', was performed as the closing concert at the 2004 Celtic Connections festival. His first symphony, 'Treaty 300', was one of the two pieces chosen to be performed at the inaugural concert of the Celtic Connections Youth Orchestra at the 2007 Celtic Connections festival.
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £9.00
Dick Gaughan is a legendary figure and has been at the cutting edge of Scottish music for over 4 decades. Guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, musical director, composer, arranger, producer, engineer, he's been there, done it. A full list of his musical collaborations would run to several pages and the huge range of diverse musicians he has played and sung with, both live and recorded, over the years reads like some manically eclectic Who's Who of the worlds of Celtic, Folk, Blues, Rock, Country and way beyond Scottish Opera, 7:84 Theatre, Billy Bragg, Emmylou Harris, Tom Paxton, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Sean McGuire, Deacon Blue, Dan Crary, Alex Campbell, Maya Angelou, The Dubliners, Loudon Wainwright III, Holly Near, Ken Hyder, Dundee Rep Dance Company ... the list just goes on and on ... and on and on ... he's even step-danced a duet onstage with Cherish the Ladies' Joannie Madden! Throughout his various incarnations as a member of Boys of the Lough, Five Hand Reel and Clan Alba, in occasional duos with Aly Bain, Andy Irvine, Johnny Cunningham, Brian McNeill and Allan Taylor, and as one of the hardest-working solo performers in any area of music, Dick Gaughan's work has consistently been innovative and challenging. Over the past 40 years, Dick Gaughan has been the subject of numerous television and radio documentaries in several countries, has performed at probably every major Folk Festival throughout the world several times and many other non-folk festivals, including Reading, Roskilde and Glastonbury. He has appeared at every one of the Celtic Connections festivals, including its forerunner, Mayfest and has recorded a couple of dozen albums solo and with bands and has produced/guested on countless others. In recent years he has composed and arranged music for films and television dramas and his 90-minute orchestral work, 'Timewaves - Lovesong to a people's music', was performed as the closing concert at the 2004 Celtic Connections festival. His first symphony, 'Treaty 300', was one of the two pieces chosen to be performed at the inaugural concert of the Celtic Connections Youth Orchestra at the 2007 Celtic Connections festival.
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £9.00
Mighty Doonans
Doors open 7.30pm Concert starts 8pm Bring your own drinks
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham Village Hall
Price: £15.00
Doors open 7.30pm Concert starts 8pm Bring your own drinks
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham Village Hall
Price: £15.00
Mighty Doonans
Doors open 7.30pm Concert starts 8pm Bring your own drinks
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham Village Hall
Price: £12.50
Doors open 7.30pm Concert starts 8pm Bring your own drinks
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham Village Hall
Price: £12.50
Ewan Mclennan
BBC Radio 2 Horizon winner. Inspiring singer of trad. songs of a Scots bent plus some insightful, and quality own-writes. Quietly classic.
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: Doors from 7PM - event commences at 8PM
Venue: Southport Park Golf Club
Price: £6.00
BBC Radio 2 Horizon winner. Inspiring singer of trad. songs of a Scots bent plus some insightful, and quality own-writes. Quietly classic.
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: Doors from 7PM - event commences at 8PM
Venue: Southport Park Golf Club
Price: £6.00
This Is The Kit & Rozi Plain
This is the kit: This Is The Kit is Kate Stables playing banjo, guitar and a voice of unaffected clarity accompanied by her Wild Band creating primal and electric textures on songs of unpretentious beauty. This Is The Kit keep good company; in 2006 they partnered Animal Collective, Tunng and Vashti Bunyan on Sunday Best's Folk Off compilation. With each contemporary going on to bigger success with their next album and Drowned in Sound saying its personal touch is largely what makes [This Is The Kit] the British highlight, not to mention that of the compilation as a whole it's easy to see how Wriggle out the Restless will be Kate's first step in the same direction. absolutely georgeous, like an aural bath with the warm winter lapping over you cerys matthew, bbc 6 music thisisthekit.co.uk Rozi Plain: ROZI PLAIN was born Rosalind Leyden, in the leafy-greens of Winchester. Since moving to Bristol she's been working on the ferries that bob in and out of the city, along the Avon, whilst creating her own beautifully intimate music that captures life slowly floating by. With her older brother Sam (aka Romanhead), and her pal Rachael Dadd, she is a founding member of the Cleaner Records collective a loose assortment of singer-songwriters based in Bristol. The unassuming charm of Rozi's live show has led to tours across Europe, the UK & USA. Notable tours include supporting Devendra Banhart (who fell for her debut album, and named it one of his albums of last year), James Yorkston and Viking Moses, as well as appearances at festivals such as Green Man and End Of The Road. roziplain.co.uk
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £6.00
This is the kit: This Is The Kit is Kate Stables playing banjo, guitar and a voice of unaffected clarity accompanied by her Wild Band creating primal and electric textures on songs of unpretentious beauty. This Is The Kit keep good company; in 2006 they partnered Animal Collective, Tunng and Vashti Bunyan on Sunday Best's Folk Off compilation. With each contemporary going on to bigger success with their next album and Drowned in Sound saying its personal touch is largely what makes [This Is The Kit] the British highlight, not to mention that of the compilation as a whole it's easy to see how Wriggle out the Restless will be Kate's first step in the same direction. absolutely georgeous, like an aural bath with the warm winter lapping over you cerys matthew, bbc 6 music thisisthekit.co.uk Rozi Plain: ROZI PLAIN was born Rosalind Leyden, in the leafy-greens of Winchester. Since moving to Bristol she's been working on the ferries that bob in and out of the city, along the Avon, whilst creating her own beautifully intimate music that captures life slowly floating by. With her older brother Sam (aka Romanhead), and her pal Rachael Dadd, she is a founding member of the Cleaner Records collective a loose assortment of singer-songwriters based in Bristol. The unassuming charm of Rozi's live show has led to tours across Europe, the UK & USA. Notable tours include supporting Devendra Banhart (who fell for her debut album, and named it one of his albums of last year), James Yorkston and Viking Moses, as well as appearances at festivals such as Green Man and End Of The Road. roziplain.co.uk
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £6.00
This Is The Kit & Rozi Plain
This is the kit: This Is The Kit is Kate Stables playing banjo, guitar and a voice of unaffected clarity accompanied by her Wild Band creating primal and electric textures on songs of unpretentious beauty. This Is The Kit keep good company; in 2006 they partnered Animal Collective, Tunng and Vashti Bunyan on Sunday Best's Folk Off compilation. With each contemporary going on to bigger success with their next album and Drowned in Sound saying its personal touch is largely what makes [This Is The Kit] the British highlight, not to mention that of the compilation as a whole it's easy to see how Wriggle out the Restless will be Kate's first step in the same direction. absolutely georgeous, like an aural bath with the warm winter lapping over you cerys matthew, bbc 6 music thisisthekit.co.uk Rozi Plain: ROZI PLAIN was born Rosalind Leyden, in the leafy-greens of Winchester. Since moving to Bristol she's been working on the ferries that bob in and out of the city, along the Avon, whilst creating her own beautifully intimate music that captures life slowly floating by. With her older brother Sam (aka Romanhead), and her pal Rachael Dadd, she is a founding member of the Cleaner Records collective a loose assortment of singer-songwriters based in Bristol. The unassuming charm of Rozi's live show has led to tours across Europe, the UK & USA. Notable tours include supporting Devendra Banhart (who fell for her debut album, and named it one of his albums of last year), James Yorkston and Viking Moses, as well as appearances at festivals such as Green Man and End Of The Road. roziplain.co.uk
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £5.00
This is the kit: This Is The Kit is Kate Stables playing banjo, guitar and a voice of unaffected clarity accompanied by her Wild Band creating primal and electric textures on songs of unpretentious beauty. This Is The Kit keep good company; in 2006 they partnered Animal Collective, Tunng and Vashti Bunyan on Sunday Best's Folk Off compilation. With each contemporary going on to bigger success with their next album and Drowned in Sound saying its personal touch is largely what makes [This Is The Kit] the British highlight, not to mention that of the compilation as a whole it's easy to see how Wriggle out the Restless will be Kate's first step in the same direction. absolutely georgeous, like an aural bath with the warm winter lapping over you cerys matthew, bbc 6 music thisisthekit.co.uk Rozi Plain: ROZI PLAIN was born Rosalind Leyden, in the leafy-greens of Winchester. Since moving to Bristol she's been working on the ferries that bob in and out of the city, along the Avon, whilst creating her own beautifully intimate music that captures life slowly floating by. With her older brother Sam (aka Romanhead), and her pal Rachael Dadd, she is a founding member of the Cleaner Records collective a loose assortment of singer-songwriters based in Bristol. The unassuming charm of Rozi's live show has led to tours across Europe, the UK & USA. Notable tours include supporting Devendra Banhart (who fell for her debut album, and named it one of his albums of last year), James Yorkston and Viking Moses, as well as appearances at festivals such as Green Man and End Of The Road. roziplain.co.uk
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £5.00
Steve Ajao
Being the son of a guitarist, it was inevitable that Steve would start playing as a child. As a teenager he played lead guitar for his father's band working at same of the country's roughest late night bars. Over the years, he has worked with many different bands, but for tonight's long awaited Kitchen Garden gig we have just Steve on guitar, vocals and harmonica. Plus Support from Kirsty & Kenny.
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £5.00
Being the son of a guitarist, it was inevitable that Steve would start playing as a child. As a teenager he played lead guitar for his father's band working at same of the country's roughest late night bars. Over the years, he has worked with many different bands, but for tonight's long awaited Kitchen Garden gig we have just Steve on guitar, vocals and harmonica. Plus Support from Kirsty & Kenny.
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £5.00
Thank Folk For That: Emily And The Woods
Join Thank Folk For That for their fourth live night at The Castle, Manchester On June 25th, we're very excited to be joined by West London's Emily Wood and her all-family backing band, who perform exquisite melodies to match her spellbounding vocals. Having collaborated with equally-talented chums such as Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons, Bombay Bicycle Club and Lucy Rose, as well as gaining airplay from Xfm, BBC 6 Music and Radio 2, it comes as no surprise that Emily has received a whole load of praise in recent months and is set to be joining her fellow folksters as a household name very soon! And, in support, we have the magnificent Joyce The Librarian playing tracks from their highly-rated 'The Weight Of The Line' EP; as well Manchester's brilliant talent Rachel Hillary, with her delicate vocals and bewitching tunes www.facebook.com/emilyandthewoods joycethelibrarian.bandcamp.com rachelhillary.bandcamp.com www.thankfolkforthat.com
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester The Castle Hotel
Price: £5.00
Join Thank Folk For That for their fourth live night at The Castle, Manchester On June 25th, we're very excited to be joined by West London's Emily Wood and her all-family backing band, who perform exquisite melodies to match her spellbounding vocals. Having collaborated with equally-talented chums such as Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons, Bombay Bicycle Club and Lucy Rose, as well as gaining airplay from Xfm, BBC 6 Music and Radio 2, it comes as no surprise that Emily has received a whole load of praise in recent months and is set to be joining her fellow folksters as a household name very soon! And, in support, we have the magnificent Joyce The Librarian playing tracks from their highly-rated 'The Weight Of The Line' EP; as well Manchester's brilliant talent Rachel Hillary, with her delicate vocals and bewitching tunes www.facebook.com/emilyandthewoods joycethelibrarian.bandcamp.com rachelhillary.bandcamp.com www.thankfolkforthat.com
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester The Castle Hotel
Price: £5.00
Owlsworld Presents Matt Woosey Plus Supports For "an Evening Of Blues"
www.mattwoosey.co.uk Matt Woosey is regularly described as one of the hardest working musicians around, regularly averaging 5 or 6 shows a week! Matt has been gigging relentlessly since 2004 and has built up a following of loyal fans who appreciate his explosive slap-and-pick right hand guitar technique and big-range blues vocals. Matt's music comes from a combination of his rock and blues influences merged with a guitar and singing style honed from years of constant touring and living the life of a musician. Drawing influence from a variety of artists from Rory Gallagher to Son House and from John Martyn to Led Zeppelin, Matt appeals to fans of many music genres, although blues music is firmly at the core of most of his songs and playing. Whether performing solo, duo or with his band, Matt's passion is to keep his music on the road and to play a huge variety of venues ranging from tiny candle-lit gigs to concert halls up and down the UK. Matt has also been impressing audiences all over Europe; TV appearances from his most recent tour in Holland have opened doors for Matt to reach larger audiences. He has secured gigs at some of the largest festivals and most famous venues, including headlining performances on the TV Nights bill at the world renowned Ronnie Scott's Bar in London. Monday 25th June The Old Barn @ The Cock Inn Church Lane, Sarratt WD3 6HH http://www.cockinn.net/ Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music 8.30pm - till 11.00pm For more info email owlsworld@gmail.com or call 07775 526 881 Tickets £7.00 on the door or £5 pre booked from: http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Sarratt Owlsworld Acoustic Sessions
Price: £5.00
www.mattwoosey.co.uk Matt Woosey is regularly described as one of the hardest working musicians around, regularly averaging 5 or 6 shows a week! Matt has been gigging relentlessly since 2004 and has built up a following of loyal fans who appreciate his explosive slap-and-pick right hand guitar technique and big-range blues vocals. Matt's music comes from a combination of his rock and blues influences merged with a guitar and singing style honed from years of constant touring and living the life of a musician. Drawing influence from a variety of artists from Rory Gallagher to Son House and from John Martyn to Led Zeppelin, Matt appeals to fans of many music genres, although blues music is firmly at the core of most of his songs and playing. Whether performing solo, duo or with his band, Matt's passion is to keep his music on the road and to play a huge variety of venues ranging from tiny candle-lit gigs to concert halls up and down the UK. Matt has also been impressing audiences all over Europe; TV appearances from his most recent tour in Holland have opened doors for Matt to reach larger audiences. He has secured gigs at some of the largest festivals and most famous venues, including headlining performances on the TV Nights bill at the world renowned Ronnie Scott's Bar in London. Monday 25th June The Old Barn @ The Cock Inn Church Lane, Sarratt WD3 6HH http://www.cockinn.net/ Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music 8.30pm - till 11.00pm For more info email owlsworld@gmail.com or call 07775 526 881 Tickets £7.00 on the door or £5 pre booked from: http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Sarratt Owlsworld Acoustic Sessions
Price: £5.00
Jim Ghedi & Neal Heppleston With Robert George Saull
An evening of music from Little Mesters' Recording Confederacy. Jim Ghedi & Neal Heppleston The launch of their first EP Archipelago Jim Ghedi is an acoustic guitarist and songwriter whose unconventional finger-picking style connects the roots of Folk, Blues, Free Jazz and Eastern world music together. Innovating a rare style of playing through his finger work, following sound more than structured means, improvising, varying the time signatures to fit the natural rhythm and flow of the music. This spontaneity and unconventional style makes him an unpredictable and intriguing musician to watch and listen to. Neal Heppleston is a double bass player and composer who has been involved in various bands in Sheffield for many years; most recently The Purgatory Players and Magpies. Using techniques from the world of Jazz, Classical and Folk music the pulsating bass lines and bowing that shifts from powerful to fragile in order to bring out the intricacies of the music. Archipelago is their first recorded effort together; the collection comprises of compositional pieces Mist on the Morning and Harper's Lantern, a variation of the traditional song Black Waterside and the improvised instrumental Eastern Blue. These four tracks, recorded at Sheffield's Sounds Like Screaming Studios, are mainly rooted in folk and jazz music, each displaying a unique stylistic interpretation of the genre at hand. The music is an energetic connection between guitar and double bass playing, intricately playing off one another bringing an interesting fluidity to the music. Listen to Mist On The Morning from Archipelago here: http://soundcloud.com/jim-ghedi-neal-heppleston/sets/mist-on-the-morning-free/ http://www.facebook.com/JimGhediNealHeppleston ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Robert George Saull Robert George Saull grew up in the Shropshire countryside, but has been writing and performing his own songs in Sheffield for the best part of the last 8 years. While serving as vocalist and principle songwriter for The Purgatory Players, he has gained much critical praise and popular acclaim for his idiosyncratic lyrics, bold arrangements and live intensity. Solo he has performed with many renowned artists, including Anna Calvi, Liz Green and Frank Fairfield, as well as performing at Sheffield Cathedral with the University of Sheffield Orchestra. 'Richard Furlong', his first solo release, is drawn from a very different side of his canon. The CD was mainly inspired by his love for English traditional music, but also by American alternative folk icons Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Smog, Tom Waits and Josh T. Pearson. It is a collection of painfully honest and downbeat acoustic ballads drawing on his personal experience with sincerity and subtle humour. Listen to Weight Of Dust from 'Richard Furlong' here: http://soundcloud.com/robertgeorgesaull/the-weight-of-dust http://www.facebook.com/robertgeorgesaull
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Sheffield The Lantern Theatre
Price: £5.00
An evening of music from Little Mesters' Recording Confederacy. Jim Ghedi & Neal Heppleston The launch of their first EP Archipelago Jim Ghedi is an acoustic guitarist and songwriter whose unconventional finger-picking style connects the roots of Folk, Blues, Free Jazz and Eastern world music together. Innovating a rare style of playing through his finger work, following sound more than structured means, improvising, varying the time signatures to fit the natural rhythm and flow of the music. This spontaneity and unconventional style makes him an unpredictable and intriguing musician to watch and listen to. Neal Heppleston is a double bass player and composer who has been involved in various bands in Sheffield for many years; most recently The Purgatory Players and Magpies. Using techniques from the world of Jazz, Classical and Folk music the pulsating bass lines and bowing that shifts from powerful to fragile in order to bring out the intricacies of the music. Archipelago is their first recorded effort together; the collection comprises of compositional pieces Mist on the Morning and Harper's Lantern, a variation of the traditional song Black Waterside and the improvised instrumental Eastern Blue. These four tracks, recorded at Sheffield's Sounds Like Screaming Studios, are mainly rooted in folk and jazz music, each displaying a unique stylistic interpretation of the genre at hand. The music is an energetic connection between guitar and double bass playing, intricately playing off one another bringing an interesting fluidity to the music. Listen to Mist On The Morning from Archipelago here: http://soundcloud.com/jim-ghedi-neal-heppleston/sets/mist-on-the-morning-free/ http://www.facebook.com/JimGhediNealHeppleston ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Robert George Saull Robert George Saull grew up in the Shropshire countryside, but has been writing and performing his own songs in Sheffield for the best part of the last 8 years. While serving as vocalist and principle songwriter for The Purgatory Players, he has gained much critical praise and popular acclaim for his idiosyncratic lyrics, bold arrangements and live intensity. Solo he has performed with many renowned artists, including Anna Calvi, Liz Green and Frank Fairfield, as well as performing at Sheffield Cathedral with the University of Sheffield Orchestra. 'Richard Furlong', his first solo release, is drawn from a very different side of his canon. The CD was mainly inspired by his love for English traditional music, but also by American alternative folk icons Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Smog, Tom Waits and Josh T. Pearson. It is a collection of painfully honest and downbeat acoustic ballads drawing on his personal experience with sincerity and subtle humour. Listen to Weight Of Dust from 'Richard Furlong' here: http://soundcloud.com/robertgeorgesaull/the-weight-of-dust http://www.facebook.com/robertgeorgesaull
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Sheffield The Lantern Theatre
Price: £5.00
Amelia Curran
Amelia Curran is a seeker Nearly a decade ago she left St. John's for Halifax, but still pines for Newfoundland every single day. With a number of East Coast Music Award nominations and an extensive discography, including: War Brides (2006), Lullaby for Barflies (2002), Trip Down Little Road (2001), and Barricade (2000), Curran knew it was finally time to make a record at home. Over the past two years she recorded with Don Ellis in various caverns in St. John's, the city of legends, from the abandoned CBC building on Duckworth Street to an old farm house on the fringes of town. For Curran St. John's captures the essence of her inner huntress. A songwriter by trade, but a writer at heart, Curran believes language is everything. She describes the craft of song-writing as an act of "expressing the inexpressible, a means of describing the indescribable." Simply enchanting throughout; Amelia Curran provides an evening of unmissable entertainment filled with quirky anecdotes, flawless vocals and unforgettable tunes. A definite must see. Emily Saxton, Soundsense Online One of this country's finest singer-songwriters. Montreal Gazette www.ameliacurran.com/
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £6.00
Amelia Curran is a seeker Nearly a decade ago she left St. John's for Halifax, but still pines for Newfoundland every single day. With a number of East Coast Music Award nominations and an extensive discography, including: War Brides (2006), Lullaby for Barflies (2002), Trip Down Little Road (2001), and Barricade (2000), Curran knew it was finally time to make a record at home. Over the past two years she recorded with Don Ellis in various caverns in St. John's, the city of legends, from the abandoned CBC building on Duckworth Street to an old farm house on the fringes of town. For Curran St. John's captures the essence of her inner huntress. A songwriter by trade, but a writer at heart, Curran believes language is everything. She describes the craft of song-writing as an act of "expressing the inexpressible, a means of describing the indescribable." Simply enchanting throughout; Amelia Curran provides an evening of unmissable entertainment filled with quirky anecdotes, flawless vocals and unforgettable tunes. A definite must see. Emily Saxton, Soundsense Online One of this country's finest singer-songwriters. Montreal Gazette www.ameliacurran.com/
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £6.00
Was Ist Das? Presents Wooden Wand
Doors open 8pm A major coup for the Trades as acclaimed singer/songwritet Wooden Wand makes his Hebden debut. Likened to Willie Nelson, Nick Cave, Bob Dylan and Michael Gira, don't miss this opportunity to catch the songwriter of the decade. Support comes from trailblazing psychedelic folk band Savaging Spires whose debut album ran high in many best of 2011 lists. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Doors open 8pm A major coup for the Trades as acclaimed singer/songwritet Wooden Wand makes his Hebden debut. Likened to Willie Nelson, Nick Cave, Bob Dylan and Michael Gira, don't miss this opportunity to catch the songwriter of the decade. Support comes from trailblazing psychedelic folk band Savaging Spires whose debut album ran high in many best of 2011 lists. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Was Ist Das? Presents Wooden Wand
Doors open 8pm A major coup for the Trades as acclaimed singer/songwritet Wooden Wand makes his Hebden debut. Likened to Willie Nelson, Nick Cave, Bob Dylan and Michael Gira, don't miss this opportunity to catch the songwriter of the decade. Support comes from trailblazing psychedelic folk band Savaging Spires whose debut album ran high in many best of 2011 lists. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Doors open 8pm A major coup for the Trades as acclaimed singer/songwritet Wooden Wand makes his Hebden debut. Likened to Willie Nelson, Nick Cave, Bob Dylan and Michael Gira, don't miss this opportunity to catch the songwriter of the decade. Support comes from trailblazing psychedelic folk band Savaging Spires whose debut album ran high in many best of 2011 lists. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Holy Moly And The Crackers
Holy Moly and the Crackers return to their favourite Coventry venue after relocating to Newcastle. They have a busy year ahead with several festival slot. Be sure to catch them on what promises to be a fab night.
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Coventry Taylor Johns House
Price: £4.00
Holy Moly and the Crackers return to their favourite Coventry venue after relocating to Newcastle. They have a busy year ahead with several festival slot. Be sure to catch them on what promises to be a fab night.
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Coventry Taylor Johns House
Price: £4.00
Doug Macleod
Doug MacLeod is one of the last remaining bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life and carries forward that valuable tradition. Within the blues world, MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of this is his knack for storytelling, bringing charactersfrom the faceless to the legendaryto strikingly real life. Aside from being one of the finest guitar players in the business, MacLeod really connects with his audience. His sets are more than music. They are homegrown lessons in life and love. MacLeod is one of the finest songwriters, storytellers and performers in the blues. . In a world intoxicated with electric-everything MacLeod is preserving a lost art... A must for any serious fan of the blues and any soul who needs the healing of the blues. Sing Out (USA) PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Doug MacLeod is one of the last remaining bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life and carries forward that valuable tradition. Within the blues world, MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of this is his knack for storytelling, bringing charactersfrom the faceless to the legendaryto strikingly real life. Aside from being one of the finest guitar players in the business, MacLeod really connects with his audience. His sets are more than music. They are homegrown lessons in life and love. MacLeod is one of the finest songwriters, storytellers and performers in the blues. . In a world intoxicated with electric-everything MacLeod is preserving a lost art... A must for any serious fan of the blues and any soul who needs the healing of the blues. Sing Out (USA) PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Robin Williamson
Scottish multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, songwriter and storyteller Robin Williamson first made his name as a founder member of The Incredible String Band, who released some 13 albums, becoming one of the most popular, best-loved and influential groups of 60s Britain. He later founded the Merry Band, which he toured with during the 70s, and after its breakup, Williamson started to tour solo offering sets dominated by traditional stories set to song. After briefly reforming the ISB in the late 90s, Williamson is again focusing on his solo career, notably on record with a series of albums for the prestigious ECM label. Musically, these records show him increasingly working in a fusion style (similar in some ways to the avant-garde work of the ISB in the 60s) which incorporates folk, jazz, Renaissance, classical and Eastern influences. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £14.00
Scottish multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, songwriter and storyteller Robin Williamson first made his name as a founder member of The Incredible String Band, who released some 13 albums, becoming one of the most popular, best-loved and influential groups of 60s Britain. He later founded the Merry Band, which he toured with during the 70s, and after its breakup, Williamson started to tour solo offering sets dominated by traditional stories set to song. After briefly reforming the ISB in the late 90s, Williamson is again focusing on his solo career, notably on record with a series of albums for the prestigious ECM label. Musically, these records show him increasingly working in a fusion style (similar in some ways to the avant-garde work of the ISB in the 60s) which incorporates folk, jazz, Renaissance, classical and Eastern influences. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £14.00
Ian Siegal & The Mississippi Mudbloods
A modern-day Transatlantic Blues Supergroup featuring the combined talents of Ian Siegal (vocals/guitar), widely regarded as the UK's leading contemporary bluesman, Luther Dickinson (guitar), considered as one of the finest slide and roots guitarists, who also plays with The Black Crowes, Grammy Award and multiple Living Blues Award winner Alvin Youngblood Hart (bass/vocals), and Cody Dickinson (drums), an amazing drummer and award winning record producer. Together this all-star band produce a captivating fusion of Siegal's song craft and magical voice with the grooves and musical attitude of the North Mississippi hill country. An event not to be missed by any self-respecting Blues fan.
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sevenoaks The Rock Plaza
Price: £17.50
A modern-day Transatlantic Blues Supergroup featuring the combined talents of Ian Siegal (vocals/guitar), widely regarded as the UK's leading contemporary bluesman, Luther Dickinson (guitar), considered as one of the finest slide and roots guitarists, who also plays with The Black Crowes, Grammy Award and multiple Living Blues Award winner Alvin Youngblood Hart (bass/vocals), and Cody Dickinson (drums), an amazing drummer and award winning record producer. Together this all-star band produce a captivating fusion of Siegal's song craft and magical voice with the grooves and musical attitude of the North Mississippi hill country. An event not to be missed by any self-respecting Blues fan.
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sevenoaks The Rock Plaza
Price: £17.50
Jukes Blues
28th June Jukes Blues + Support 8pm, £8.00/ £6.00 in advance From Louis Jordan to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Georgie Fame to The Allman Brothers, Big Joe Turner to Z Z Top; played from the heart and soul. Jukes Blues, more than just the blues.
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ascot Jagz
Price: £6.00
28th June Jukes Blues + Support 8pm, £8.00/ £6.00 in advance From Louis Jordan to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Georgie Fame to The Allman Brothers, Big Joe Turner to Z Z Top; played from the heart and soul. Jukes Blues, more than just the blues.
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ascot Jagz
Price: £6.00
Harvey Andrews
After spending 49 years writing and performing songs for a living, this master craftsman says that 2012 will be his last year of active touring. We've had many great nights with Harvey; don't miss this final chance to see him in York.
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £10.00
After spending 49 years writing and performing songs for a living, this master craftsman says that 2012 will be his last year of active touring. We've had many great nights with Harvey; don't miss this final chance to see him in York.
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £10.00
Harvey Andrews
After spending 49 years writing and performing songs for a living, this master craftsman says that 2012 will be his last year of active touring. We've had many great nights with Harvey; don't miss this final chance to see him in York.
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £8.00
After spending 49 years writing and performing songs for a living, this master craftsman says that 2012 will be his last year of active touring. We've had many great nights with Harvey; don't miss this final chance to see him in York.
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £8.00
Vin Garbutt
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Coventry The Maudslay
Price: £10.00
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Coventry The Maudslay
Price: £10.00
Jon Gomm At Loughborough Acoustic Club
Jon will be performing a special one off show at Loughborough Acoustic club. This will be a listening gig in an intimate setting. There are only a limited number of tickets available so book early to avoid disappointment. Jon will be on stage at 10pm The Loughborough Acoustic Club is held at the Fennel Street Club, Fennel Street, Loughborough, LE11 1UQ http://www.jongomm.com http://www.myspace.com/loughboroughacoustic
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Loughborough Fennel Street Club
Price: £6.00
Jon will be performing a special one off show at Loughborough Acoustic club. This will be a listening gig in an intimate setting. There are only a limited number of tickets available so book early to avoid disappointment. Jon will be on stage at 10pm The Loughborough Acoustic Club is held at the Fennel Street Club, Fennel Street, Loughborough, LE11 1UQ http://www.jongomm.com http://www.myspace.com/loughboroughacoustic
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Loughborough Fennel Street Club
Price: £6.00
Dislocation Dance At The Ruby Lounge
Come down to the Ruby Lounge on 28th June 2012 to help ALL Fm celebrate its 10th Anniversary with Dislocation Dance, The 99's, Matt Woolf and the Bleedin Hearts Band, and Denise Morgan. Doors open 7:30 - 11pm. Tickets £4.50 advance, £5.50 on the door. All proceeds to ALL FM
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm - 11pm
Venue: Manchester Ruby Lounge
Price: £4.50
Come down to the Ruby Lounge on 28th June 2012 to help ALL Fm celebrate its 10th Anniversary with Dislocation Dance, The 99's, Matt Woolf and the Bleedin Hearts Band, and Denise Morgan. Doors open 7:30 - 11pm. Tickets £4.50 advance, £5.50 on the door. All proceeds to ALL FM
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm - 11pm
Venue: Manchester Ruby Lounge
Price: £4.50
Rory Mccleod
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Rory Mccleod
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Jez Lowe And The Bad Pennies
Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies have been playing their songs and music of Northern England for a decade and a half around the folk festivals, clubs and concert stages of the world. Acoustic simplicity coupled with electric vitality was how they were described in their early days, and with half a dozen albums to their credit, along with solo albums by Jez and by other members of the group, their following has continued to increase. In 2006 alone they have played in America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Belgium and of course all over the UK and Ireland. Strong vocals, backed by outstanding instrumental back-up on guitar, cittern, fiddle, fretless bass, keyboards and Northumbrian Pipes, have made them one of Britain's top attractions on the folk/acoustic/celtic circuit. http://www.jezlowe.com/band/
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies have been playing their songs and music of Northern England for a decade and a half around the folk festivals, clubs and concert stages of the world. Acoustic simplicity coupled with electric vitality was how they were described in their early days, and with half a dozen albums to their credit, along with solo albums by Jez and by other members of the group, their following has continued to increase. In 2006 alone they have played in America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Belgium and of course all over the UK and Ireland. Strong vocals, backed by outstanding instrumental back-up on guitar, cittern, fiddle, fretless bass, keyboards and Northumbrian Pipes, have made them one of Britain's top attractions on the folk/acoustic/celtic circuit. http://www.jezlowe.com/band/
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Martin Stephenson
Another chance to see the supremely gifted singer, songwriter, musician & performer Martin Stephenson in the quirky, intimate atmosphere of Eyre Chapel. Expect a fabulous evening of country blues, ragtime, hymns and a host of Daintees favourites. Eyre Chapel ( S41 8RJ) is situated behind The Nags Head pub on Newbold Rd ( B6051). Follow the brown 'heritage' sign to the side of the pub. Please feel free to bring a bottle!
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Chesterfield Eyre Chapel
Price: £10.00
Another chance to see the supremely gifted singer, songwriter, musician & performer Martin Stephenson in the quirky, intimate atmosphere of Eyre Chapel. Expect a fabulous evening of country blues, ragtime, hymns and a host of Daintees favourites. Eyre Chapel ( S41 8RJ) is situated behind The Nags Head pub on Newbold Rd ( B6051). Follow the brown 'heritage' sign to the side of the pub. Please feel free to bring a bottle!
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Chesterfield Eyre Chapel
Price: £10.00
On The Banks Of The Seine
'On The Banks Of The Seine' Featuring... singer-songwriter/cabaret performer, Bethany Jameson, and accordionist/composer Romano Viazzani. Also welcoming... Nick Pini on Double Bass and Declan Daly on violin! A delightfully atmospheric stroll through the backstreets of Paris, 1930's to modern day. A bi-lingual cabaret-style concert of original French chansons and sultry Tango pieces: Some Edith Piaf and Brel favourites, naturellement, other glorious French classics rarely heard in the UK, plus our own cabaret songs including 'Just Her Younger Man'. Passion, nostalgia and a tiny bit of wickedness guaranteed! 'Jameson makes a fine job of the chansons and Viazzani's playing is full of colour.' The Times So much more than just Piaf's songs. A vivid picture of a life teetering on the edge of tragedy. Bethany's voice has just the right timbre too and the likes of Les Trois Cloches, Milord and Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien sounded just gorgeous.' Bournemouth Echo 'A rare chance to enjoy the wonderfully evocative sound of the accordion, and played by such a virtuoso. Jameson's voice has an authenticity that perfectly complements.' Devon Life 'Romano is a dazzling virtuoso and with Jameson's evocative singing, an evening that is both enchanting and nostalgic and 'Just Her Younger Man is a showstopper!' The London Fringe Festival PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.00
'On The Banks Of The Seine' Featuring... singer-songwriter/cabaret performer, Bethany Jameson, and accordionist/composer Romano Viazzani. Also welcoming... Nick Pini on Double Bass and Declan Daly on violin! A delightfully atmospheric stroll through the backstreets of Paris, 1930's to modern day. A bi-lingual cabaret-style concert of original French chansons and sultry Tango pieces: Some Edith Piaf and Brel favourites, naturellement, other glorious French classics rarely heard in the UK, plus our own cabaret songs including 'Just Her Younger Man'. Passion, nostalgia and a tiny bit of wickedness guaranteed! 'Jameson makes a fine job of the chansons and Viazzani's playing is full of colour.' The Times So much more than just Piaf's songs. A vivid picture of a life teetering on the edge of tragedy. Bethany's voice has just the right timbre too and the likes of Les Trois Cloches, Milord and Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien sounded just gorgeous.' Bournemouth Echo 'A rare chance to enjoy the wonderfully evocative sound of the accordion, and played by such a virtuoso. Jameson's voice has an authenticity that perfectly complements.' Devon Life 'Romano is a dazzling virtuoso and with Jameson's evocative singing, an evening that is both enchanting and nostalgic and 'Just Her Younger Man is a showstopper!' The London Fringe Festival PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.00
Wooden Wand, Duke Garwood, Dead Rat Orchestra
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: London Cafe Oto
Price: £8.00
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: London Cafe Oto
Price: £8.00
Camille Maalawy
Come and join Camille at this launch concert to celebrate this eagerly awaited CD. Camille Maalawy has achieved notable acclaim for bridging both musical and cultural divides, consistently breaking new ground throughout her professional career. Her passion for embracing music from many cultures has brought her success and accolades not only as a performer but also as an educator, working with children and young people across a wide range of communities. Born to an Egyptian father and English mother, Camille's CD 'Daughter of Arabia' draws on her cultural heritage as well as showcasing her vocal talent. For more information visit: http://www.camillemaalawy.com and to pre-order a signed copy of Camille's album. Camille will be joined by: Abdul Salam Kheir Oud Louai Al Henawi Nay Stuart Hall Oud, Guitar, Bazouki Sheik Taha Accordion Guy Schalom and Ali El Minyawi Percussion And special guest dancer, Meret Gabra
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: London St Ethelburga's
Price: £10.00
Come and join Camille at this launch concert to celebrate this eagerly awaited CD. Camille Maalawy has achieved notable acclaim for bridging both musical and cultural divides, consistently breaking new ground throughout her professional career. Her passion for embracing music from many cultures has brought her success and accolades not only as a performer but also as an educator, working with children and young people across a wide range of communities. Born to an Egyptian father and English mother, Camille's CD 'Daughter of Arabia' draws on her cultural heritage as well as showcasing her vocal talent. For more information visit: http://www.camillemaalawy.com and to pre-order a signed copy of Camille's album. Camille will be joined by: Abdul Salam Kheir Oud Louai Al Henawi Nay Stuart Hall Oud, Guitar, Bazouki Sheik Taha Accordion Guy Schalom and Ali El Minyawi Percussion And special guest dancer, Meret Gabra
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: London St Ethelburga's
Price: £10.00
Gaz Brookfield
GAZ BROOKFIELD Since embarking on his solo career in 2006 he has been fortunate enough to have played with artists such as Newton Faulkner, Frank Turner, Nik Kershaw, Nigel Clark (Dodgy), Mark Morris (Bluetones), Pete Doherty, Ben Marwood, Jim Lockey, Jake Morley, Dave McPherson (InMe) and many more. His songs are instantly accessible, everyman tales of life, love and everything else in between. Played in a folk-ish style with occasional use of the guitar as a percussive tool, as well as some two handed venturing around the fretboard, Gaz's simple yet poignant songwriting captures the imagination of the listener.
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Swindon Victoria
Price: £3.00
GAZ BROOKFIELD Since embarking on his solo career in 2006 he has been fortunate enough to have played with artists such as Newton Faulkner, Frank Turner, Nik Kershaw, Nigel Clark (Dodgy), Mark Morris (Bluetones), Pete Doherty, Ben Marwood, Jim Lockey, Jake Morley, Dave McPherson (InMe) and many more. His songs are instantly accessible, everyman tales of life, love and everything else in between. Played in a folk-ish style with occasional use of the guitar as a percussive tool, as well as some two handed venturing around the fretboard, Gaz's simple yet poignant songwriting captures the imagination of the listener.
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Swindon Victoria
Price: £3.00
The Toy Hearts
The Toy Hearts are one of the UK's hottest acoustic acts right now, their style of music neatly placing them at the forefront of the resurgence of interest in folk and Americana music. 2010 saw this hard working band touring across the UK, Europe and the USA. The culmination of their work so far being the national release of their third album "Femme Fatale" in September, which was recorded in Nashville TN earlier in the year. Fronted by sisters Hannah (mandolin) and Sophia (guitar), accompanied by banjo/dobro, bass and fiddle, the band draws upon the genres of Bluegrass, Western Swing and Gypsy Jazz for inspiration. By combining original songwriting, sweet sister harmonies, hard driving rhythms and energetic performances, The Toy Hearts have developed a truly unique sound that leaves their audiences breathless and ready for more! As this is a bit of a Union Party to celebrate the end of the season for us we have two support bands for you; our very own Jamie Freeman with his band and Union favourites Early Ghost
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Lewes All Saints Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
The Toy Hearts are one of the UK's hottest acoustic acts right now, their style of music neatly placing them at the forefront of the resurgence of interest in folk and Americana music. 2010 saw this hard working band touring across the UK, Europe and the USA. The culmination of their work so far being the national release of their third album "Femme Fatale" in September, which was recorded in Nashville TN earlier in the year. Fronted by sisters Hannah (mandolin) and Sophia (guitar), accompanied by banjo/dobro, bass and fiddle, the band draws upon the genres of Bluegrass, Western Swing and Gypsy Jazz for inspiration. By combining original songwriting, sweet sister harmonies, hard driving rhythms and energetic performances, The Toy Hearts have developed a truly unique sound that leaves their audiences breathless and ready for more! As this is a bit of a Union Party to celebrate the end of the season for us we have two support bands for you; our very own Jamie Freeman with his band and Union favourites Early Ghost
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Lewes All Saints Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
The Toy Hearts
The Toy Hearts are one of the UK's hottest acoustic acts right now, their style of music neatly placing them at the forefront of the resurgence of interest in folk and Americana music. 2010 saw this hard working band touring across the UK, Europe and the USA. The culmination of their work so far being the national release of their third album "Femme Fatale" in September, which was recorded in Nashville TN earlier in the year. Fronted by sisters Hannah (mandolin) and Sophia (guitar), accompanied by banjo/dobro, bass and fiddle, the band draws upon the genres of Bluegrass, Western Swing and Gypsy Jazz for inspiration. By combining original songwriting, sweet sister harmonies, hard driving rhythms and energetic performances, The Toy Hearts have developed a truly unique sound that leaves their audiences breathless and ready for more! As this is a bit of a Union Party to celebrate the end of the season for us we have two support bands for you; our very own Jamie Freeman with his band and Union favourites Early Ghost
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Lewes All Saints Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
The Toy Hearts are one of the UK's hottest acoustic acts right now, their style of music neatly placing them at the forefront of the resurgence of interest in folk and Americana music. 2010 saw this hard working band touring across the UK, Europe and the USA. The culmination of their work so far being the national release of their third album "Femme Fatale" in September, which was recorded in Nashville TN earlier in the year. Fronted by sisters Hannah (mandolin) and Sophia (guitar), accompanied by banjo/dobro, bass and fiddle, the band draws upon the genres of Bluegrass, Western Swing and Gypsy Jazz for inspiration. By combining original songwriting, sweet sister harmonies, hard driving rhythms and energetic performances, The Toy Hearts have developed a truly unique sound that leaves their audiences breathless and ready for more! As this is a bit of a Union Party to celebrate the end of the season for us we have two support bands for you; our very own Jamie Freeman with his band and Union favourites Early Ghost
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Lewes All Saints Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Robin Bibi Band
June 30th Jagz Blues Robin Bibi Band Doors 7.30pm, tickets £8.00 Because of the band's growing reputation with a highly entertaining stage presentation, the Robin Bibi Band are becoming one of the busiest bands round the Southern music venue circuit, and have succesfully broken into the festival scene.
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ascot Jagz
Price: £8.00
June 30th Jagz Blues Robin Bibi Band Doors 7.30pm, tickets £8.00 Because of the band's growing reputation with a highly entertaining stage presentation, the Robin Bibi Band are becoming one of the busiest bands round the Southern music venue circuit, and have succesfully broken into the festival scene.
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ascot Jagz
Price: £8.00
Steve Tilston
The Moor Folk proudly presents: Steve Tilston www.stevetilston.com www.facebook.com/stevetilstonmusic A celebrated artist in Britain and abroad, winning accolades in Europe, Australia and the USA, his songs have been recorded by Fairport Convention, Dolores Keane, The House Band, Peter Bellamy, North Cregg, Bob Fox and John Wright. Here's to Tom Paine is the adopted theme song for the Tom Paine Society of America and it's been rumoured, has featured in Bruce Springsteen's live set. His music has also featured regularly on radio and TV. BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 winner, Best Original Song for The Reckoning 'His work simply gets better as time goes on' Mojo 'A great narrator on top form' The Observer Grace Notes http://skinnymalinksmusic.co.uk/artists/gracenotes.html Grace Notes perform a cappella and accompanied arrangements of traditional and contemporary songs in three-part harmony. Their highly praised harmonies and thoughtful repertoire make them one of the folk scene's best-loved female groups. Individually they have an even longer history of live performance and recording sessions with Nic Jones, The Chieftains, Mountain Ash Band, John Tams, Bert Jansch, New Victory Band & Muckram Wakes, to name only some. "the voices glide like birds circling on warm air currents" fRoots nothing short of stunning Jim Lee, Dirty Linen USA ..I can't put it plainer - they really are that special. David Kidman, NetRhythms More Details and Ticket info to follow www.themoorfolk.co.uk www.exchangearts.co.uk
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Keighley Exchange Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
The Moor Folk proudly presents: Steve Tilston www.stevetilston.com www.facebook.com/stevetilstonmusic A celebrated artist in Britain and abroad, winning accolades in Europe, Australia and the USA, his songs have been recorded by Fairport Convention, Dolores Keane, The House Band, Peter Bellamy, North Cregg, Bob Fox and John Wright. Here's to Tom Paine is the adopted theme song for the Tom Paine Society of America and it's been rumoured, has featured in Bruce Springsteen's live set. His music has also featured regularly on radio and TV. BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 winner, Best Original Song for The Reckoning 'His work simply gets better as time goes on' Mojo 'A great narrator on top form' The Observer Grace Notes http://skinnymalinksmusic.co.uk/artists/gracenotes.html Grace Notes perform a cappella and accompanied arrangements of traditional and contemporary songs in three-part harmony. Their highly praised harmonies and thoughtful repertoire make them one of the folk scene's best-loved female groups. Individually they have an even longer history of live performance and recording sessions with Nic Jones, The Chieftains, Mountain Ash Band, John Tams, Bert Jansch, New Victory Band & Muckram Wakes, to name only some. "the voices glide like birds circling on warm air currents" fRoots nothing short of stunning Jim Lee, Dirty Linen USA ..I can't put it plainer - they really are that special. David Kidman, NetRhythms More Details and Ticket info to follow www.themoorfolk.co.uk www.exchangearts.co.uk
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Keighley Exchange Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Sean Taylor
Sean Taylor has rapidly grown to be one of the hottest new names in the UK blues/acoustic scene. His incredible passion for performance, sheer talent and songwriting of the highest calibre is a testament to his frequent comparisons with John Martyn, Chris Isaak and Tom Waits. He has had extensive coverage and outstanding reviews in publications such as 'Uncut', 'Maverick', 'Classic Rock', 'Acoustic Guitar' and 'Rock N' Reel' to name but a few, and has been often accredited by BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris and was asked to feature on his show twice consecutively. The past coulpe of years has seen Sean's profile rocket amongst an impressive array of festival appearances and a hugely successful September tour, Sean was also asked to represent the UK music industry and perform at the Labour Party Creative Network Launch (Sept 2011) hosted by Ed Milliband and was subsequently featured on the front page of Music Week. Sean's fourth album 'Walk With Me' has been recently re-released (SGO) and has been attracting incredible reviews in major music press. The album was produced by Trevor Hutchinson (Lúnasa, Sharon Shannon, The Waterboys), and features pedal steel legend BJ Cole as well as a stellar array of other musicians including Vyvienne Long (Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan) and Dave Hingerty (The Frames, Josh Ritter). Ever the prolific worker, Sean is releasing his fifth studio album 'Love Against Death' in March supported by a national tour. The album was recorded in Austin, Texas and is easily his best yet. 'Atmospheric ... fabulous music' BOB HARRIS BBC RADIO 2 'A bluesy devotional intensity that rightly draws comparisons to John Martyn' Q 'Sean Taylor is the king of singer songwriter styling ... mesmerising ... A classic album' MAVERICK 'prodigiously talented singer songwriter ... touchstones would be Tom Waits and John Martyn' R2 'formidable and skilled ... pleasingly atmospheric ... recalls Chris Isaak ' * * * * UNCUT 'slow burn songwriting...a pleasure... positively aches... Big things await' CLASSIC ROCK 'the raw beauty of the guitar and piano ... fresh, cliché free and tugs at the soul.' ACOUSTIC MAGAZINE 'A consummate artist compelling exquisite original and supremely distinctive' FROOTS 'A star in the making ... a superb talent' METRO 'calm, collected ... sensual. Hypnotic' GUITAR & BASS http://www.seantaylorsongs.com/
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Sean Taylor has rapidly grown to be one of the hottest new names in the UK blues/acoustic scene. His incredible passion for performance, sheer talent and songwriting of the highest calibre is a testament to his frequent comparisons with John Martyn, Chris Isaak and Tom Waits. He has had extensive coverage and outstanding reviews in publications such as 'Uncut', 'Maverick', 'Classic Rock', 'Acoustic Guitar' and 'Rock N' Reel' to name but a few, and has been often accredited by BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris and was asked to feature on his show twice consecutively. The past coulpe of years has seen Sean's profile rocket amongst an impressive array of festival appearances and a hugely successful September tour, Sean was also asked to represent the UK music industry and perform at the Labour Party Creative Network Launch (Sept 2011) hosted by Ed Milliband and was subsequently featured on the front page of Music Week. Sean's fourth album 'Walk With Me' has been recently re-released (SGO) and has been attracting incredible reviews in major music press. The album was produced by Trevor Hutchinson (Lúnasa, Sharon Shannon, The Waterboys), and features pedal steel legend BJ Cole as well as a stellar array of other musicians including Vyvienne Long (Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan) and Dave Hingerty (The Frames, Josh Ritter). Ever the prolific worker, Sean is releasing his fifth studio album 'Love Against Death' in March supported by a national tour. The album was recorded in Austin, Texas and is easily his best yet. 'Atmospheric ... fabulous music' BOB HARRIS BBC RADIO 2 'A bluesy devotional intensity that rightly draws comparisons to John Martyn' Q 'Sean Taylor is the king of singer songwriter styling ... mesmerising ... A classic album' MAVERICK 'prodigiously talented singer songwriter ... touchstones would be Tom Waits and John Martyn' R2 'formidable and skilled ... pleasingly atmospheric ... recalls Chris Isaak ' * * * * UNCUT 'slow burn songwriting...a pleasure... positively aches... Big things await' CLASSIC ROCK 'the raw beauty of the guitar and piano ... fresh, cliché free and tugs at the soul.' ACOUSTIC MAGAZINE 'A consummate artist compelling exquisite original and supremely distinctive' FROOTS 'A star in the making ... a superb talent' METRO 'calm, collected ... sensual. Hypnotic' GUITAR & BASS http://www.seantaylorsongs.com/
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
India Alba
India Alba represent a collaboration between two Indian and two Scottish musicians who combine Indian classical and Scottish traditional backgrounds to create a unique sound. Since their debut album Reels and Ragas, they have developed their music to reflect the broad common ground between their traditions. Many raga gats (themes), particularly those from the borders of the Himalayas, have close relatives in the melodies of the Scottish highlands and islands, and for both of them the drone sounds of the bagpipes or the tampura play an important part in the music. Recent performances have included the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, and the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. Featuring Ross Ainslie on pipes, whistles and cittern.
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £10.00
India Alba represent a collaboration between two Indian and two Scottish musicians who combine Indian classical and Scottish traditional backgrounds to create a unique sound. Since their debut album Reels and Ragas, they have developed their music to reflect the broad common ground between their traditions. Many raga gats (themes), particularly those from the borders of the Himalayas, have close relatives in the melodies of the Scottish highlands and islands, and for both of them the drone sounds of the bagpipes or the tampura play an important part in the music. Recent performances have included the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, and the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. Featuring Ross Ainslie on pipes, whistles and cittern.
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £10.00
India Alba
India Alba represent a collaboration between two Indian and two Scottish musicians who combine Indian classical and Scottish traditional backgrounds to create a unique sound. Since their debut album Reels and Ragas, they have developed their music to reflect the broad common ground between their traditions. Many raga gats (themes), particularly those from the borders of the Himalayas, have close relatives in the melodies of the Scottish highlands and islands, and for both of them the drone sounds of the bagpipes or the tampura play an important part in the music. Recent performances have included the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, and the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. Featuring Ross Ainslie on pipes, whistles and cittern.
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £8.00
India Alba represent a collaboration between two Indian and two Scottish musicians who combine Indian classical and Scottish traditional backgrounds to create a unique sound. Since their debut album Reels and Ragas, they have developed their music to reflect the broad common ground between their traditions. Many raga gats (themes), particularly those from the borders of the Himalayas, have close relatives in the melodies of the Scottish highlands and islands, and for both of them the drone sounds of the bagpipes or the tampura play an important part in the music. Recent performances have included the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, and the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. Featuring Ross Ainslie on pipes, whistles and cittern.
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £8.00
India Alba
India Alba represent a collaboration between two Indian and two Scottish musicians who combine Indian classical and Scottish traditional backgrounds to create a unique sound. Since their debut album Reels and Ragas, they have developed their music to reflect the broad common ground between their traditions. Many raga gats (themes), particularly those from the borders of the Himalayas, have close relatives in the melodies of the Scottish highlands and islands, and for both of them the drone sounds of the bagpipes or the tampura play an important part in the music. Recent performances have included the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, and the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. Featuring Ross Ainslie on pipes, whistles and cittern.
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £6.00
India Alba represent a collaboration between two Indian and two Scottish musicians who combine Indian classical and Scottish traditional backgrounds to create a unique sound. Since their debut album Reels and Ragas, they have developed their music to reflect the broad common ground between their traditions. Many raga gats (themes), particularly those from the borders of the Himalayas, have close relatives in the melodies of the Scottish highlands and islands, and for both of them the drone sounds of the bagpipes or the tampura play an important part in the music. Recent performances have included the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, and the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. Featuring Ross Ainslie on pipes, whistles and cittern.
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Findhorn Universal Hall
Price: £6.00
Open Harp Surgery
Return by popular demand of Nigel Feist and Russell Grooms for another performance of musical wit and warmth. Sole London appearance.
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Ltd
Price: £10.00
Return by popular demand of Nigel Feist and Russell Grooms for another performance of musical wit and warmth. Sole London appearance.
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Ltd
Price: £10.00
Bryan Adams - The Tribute
Covering all the hits over the last few decades The Bryan Adams tribute put on a full band show. Expect all the classics including Run To You, Cuts Like A Knife, Summer Of 69, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You and many more. This top new band is brought to you by Iggy front man of Oasish & Stereotonics so you know its goig to be the best of the best.
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Swindon Victoria
Price: £6.00
Covering all the hits over the last few decades The Bryan Adams tribute put on a full band show. Expect all the classics including Run To You, Cuts Like A Knife, Summer Of 69, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You and many more. This top new band is brought to you by Iggy front man of Oasish & Stereotonics so you know its goig to be the best of the best.
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Swindon Victoria
Price: £6.00
Town Hall Live - Claude Bourbon
Fresh from an extensive 2 month tour of the United States CLAUDE BOURBON will be a treat not to be missed. Claude is a world renowned guitar player, highly acclaimed for his finger picking style plucking, picking and strumming at such a speed that his fingers appear just a blur. Expect strains of folk, blues, jazz, Spanish and classical music in what will be a magical concert. Another one not to be missed.
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Kirton in Lindsey Town Hall
Price: £8.00
Fresh from an extensive 2 month tour of the United States CLAUDE BOURBON will be a treat not to be missed. Claude is a world renowned guitar player, highly acclaimed for his finger picking style plucking, picking and strumming at such a speed that his fingers appear just a blur. Expect strains of folk, blues, jazz, Spanish and classical music in what will be a magical concert. Another one not to be missed.
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Kirton in Lindsey Town Hall
Price: £8.00
Roy Book Binder
A legendary guitarist and singer of the late 1960s American folk boom, Roy learned guitar from a master of blues, the Rev Gary Davis - and travelled and toured alongside with him. Roy is a maestro of fingerpicking country blues guitar, and honed his craft in the buzz of 60s New York, rubbing shoulders with Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk, Arlo Guthrie and Spider John Koerner. Roy recorded extensively for the Kicking Mule and Blue Goose labels in the 60s. In 1969, he toured England with Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup and Homesick James. His 1971 album "Travelling Man" is an acknowledged one-man-and-his-guitar classic: it's one acoustic blues album that everyone should hear. This is the only UK date Roy Book Binder is playing: we are honoured to be hosting him in the intimate environment of the Slaughtered Lamb. www.roybookbinder.com
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London The Slaughtered Lamb
Price: £10.00
A legendary guitarist and singer of the late 1960s American folk boom, Roy learned guitar from a master of blues, the Rev Gary Davis - and travelled and toured alongside with him. Roy is a maestro of fingerpicking country blues guitar, and honed his craft in the buzz of 60s New York, rubbing shoulders with Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk, Arlo Guthrie and Spider John Koerner. Roy recorded extensively for the Kicking Mule and Blue Goose labels in the 60s. In 1969, he toured England with Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup and Homesick James. His 1971 album "Travelling Man" is an acknowledged one-man-and-his-guitar classic: it's one acoustic blues album that everyone should hear. This is the only UK date Roy Book Binder is playing: we are honoured to be hosting him in the intimate environment of the Slaughtered Lamb. www.roybookbinder.com
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London The Slaughtered Lamb
Price: £10.00
Scott Rudd (new York)/jo Schornikow From The Shivers (new York)
http://scottrudd.bandcamp.com/ SCOTT RUDD - lives in New York City. He started playing shows in 2008 and in 2010 toured Europe with his first release Lonely Life. Recently he has been working on a series of lo-fi 4-track cassette demos, delving into raw, unpolished and emotional material. When not recording or playing live, Scott makes his living as a photographer. His music is always personal, often quirky, and deadly honest. JO SCHORNIKOW http://joschornikow.bandcamp.com/
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Durham Old Cinema Launderette
Price: £8.00
http://scottrudd.bandcamp.com/ SCOTT RUDD - lives in New York City. He started playing shows in 2008 and in 2010 toured Europe with his first release Lonely Life. Recently he has been working on a series of lo-fi 4-track cassette demos, delving into raw, unpolished and emotional material. When not recording or playing live, Scott makes his living as a photographer. His music is always personal, often quirky, and deadly honest. JO SCHORNIKOW http://joschornikow.bandcamp.com/
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Durham Old Cinema Launderette
Price: £8.00
The Elle Osborne Trio
Elle Osborne was born on the North Sea coast of Lincolnshire where she taught herself to play the fiddle (and ride Gypsy horses on the beach ~ altho that's another story). She was raised amongst folk singers and wrote songs from an early age. Inspired by the language and beauty of English folksong, Elle performs her own songs, as well as re-interpretations of traditional songs (many of which she nicked from her Dad). Elle's debut cd, Testimony, featured in the fRoots magazine Best of Year Critics' Poll, and was reviewed as One of the most compelling performances of the year. Elle featured on the Lal Waterson tribute album Migrating Bird, as one half of the experimental folk noise duo Lindsey Woolsey (Willful dissonance! The Times). She also composes for dance, and makes sound installations - most recently LongLines for the National Fishing Heritage Museum. www.elleo.com
Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Elle Osborne was born on the North Sea coast of Lincolnshire where she taught herself to play the fiddle (and ride Gypsy horses on the beach ~ altho that's another story). She was raised amongst folk singers and wrote songs from an early age. Inspired by the language and beauty of English folksong, Elle performs her own songs, as well as re-interpretations of traditional songs (many of which she nicked from her Dad). Elle's debut cd, Testimony, featured in the fRoots magazine Best of Year Critics' Poll, and was reviewed as One of the most compelling performances of the year. Elle featured on the Lal Waterson tribute album Migrating Bird, as one half of the experimental folk noise duo Lindsey Woolsey (Willful dissonance! The Times). She also composes for dance, and makes sound installations - most recently LongLines for the National Fishing Heritage Museum. www.elleo.com
Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Freya Abbott Ferguson
Jude Abbott and Neil Ferguson of Chumbawamba link up with Jo Freya for great evening of song and music including trumpet, guitar, clarinet and and saxaphone. The musicians involved have crossed paths before when they worked together on a project to celebrate the music of Lal Waterson and have been friends ever since. Some of those special songs find their way into the set of the trio alongside material from Boff Whalley (Chumbawamba) Ray Hearne and others alongside their own gems. These are sometimes unlikely songs that defy description yet make for a hugely enjoyable experience for the audience. Indeed the sound they make is amazing from just three people and they come with a definate sense of humour!
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Etton The Processed Pea
Price: £10.00
Jude Abbott and Neil Ferguson of Chumbawamba link up with Jo Freya for great evening of song and music including trumpet, guitar, clarinet and and saxaphone. The musicians involved have crossed paths before when they worked together on a project to celebrate the music of Lal Waterson and have been friends ever since. Some of those special songs find their way into the set of the trio alongside material from Boff Whalley (Chumbawamba) Ray Hearne and others alongside their own gems. These are sometimes unlikely songs that defy description yet make for a hugely enjoyable experience for the audience. Indeed the sound they make is amazing from just three people and they come with a definate sense of humour!
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Etton The Processed Pea
Price: £10.00
Robert Cray
Intertain by arrangement with SNG proudly presents.. ROBERT CRAY www.robertcray.com "Five time grammy winner Robert Gray visits Sub89 as part of his new tour!" w/special guests Tuesday 3rd July @ Reading Sub89 Doors 7.30pm 14+ show
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Reading SUB89
Price: £25.00
Intertain by arrangement with SNG proudly presents.. ROBERT CRAY www.robertcray.com "Five time grammy winner Robert Gray visits Sub89 as part of his new tour!" w/special guests Tuesday 3rd July @ Reading Sub89 Doors 7.30pm 14+ show
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Reading SUB89
Price: £25.00
Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson
Rumbustious acoustic blues from Aussie Fitzy, and his gorgeous partner from Northern Ireland who has the voice of an angel, and a deft percussive touch to augment her flute and whistle playing.
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Chichester The Chichester Inn
Price: £12.50
Rumbustious acoustic blues from Aussie Fitzy, and his gorgeous partner from Northern Ireland who has the voice of an angel, and a deft percussive touch to augment her flute and whistle playing.
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Chichester The Chichester Inn
Price: £12.50
The Hut People At Grateful Fred's.
Champions of the standing ovation, The Hut People are rapidly gaining more and more of a reputation as one of the hottest & most entertaining Folk/World acts touring today. Taking the audience on a voyage across the globe with their varied material, they perform a hugely engaging, entertaining and truly unique blend of home-grown tunes mixed with British, Nordic and European folk music, perfectly formed & embellished with the driving accordion and a dazzling array of exotic percussion. Accordionist Sam Pirt & Percussionist Gary Hammond both have extensive backgrounds in music - having been part of and performed alongside legendary acts such as The Beautiful South, Nina Simone, The Dubliners & Sharon Shannon, their playing is still very much in high demand. Great music & virtuosity aside, a show from The Hut People is overflowing with humour, spontaneity and a 100% commitment to their getting-the-crowd-involved ethos. Don't miss them. the only band to have been asked back 3 times consecutively because they're so good! Swaledale Festival. music that's in turn dramatic, joyous and hypnotically beguiling, and which stays with you long after the album has finished playing" R2 an enormous ebullience, an absolutely hyper off-the-scale level of sweaty hi-energy, and total (ok, 200%) commitment. what an impression they madea very high 'wow' factor NETRHYTHMS certainly the most entertaining act on the folk scene by far. Not the White Horse Folk Club.
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Liverpool The Royal British Legion
Price: £7.00
Champions of the standing ovation, The Hut People are rapidly gaining more and more of a reputation as one of the hottest & most entertaining Folk/World acts touring today. Taking the audience on a voyage across the globe with their varied material, they perform a hugely engaging, entertaining and truly unique blend of home-grown tunes mixed with British, Nordic and European folk music, perfectly formed & embellished with the driving accordion and a dazzling array of exotic percussion. Accordionist Sam Pirt & Percussionist Gary Hammond both have extensive backgrounds in music - having been part of and performed alongside legendary acts such as The Beautiful South, Nina Simone, The Dubliners & Sharon Shannon, their playing is still very much in high demand. Great music & virtuosity aside, a show from The Hut People is overflowing with humour, spontaneity and a 100% commitment to their getting-the-crowd-involved ethos. Don't miss them. the only band to have been asked back 3 times consecutively because they're so good! Swaledale Festival. music that's in turn dramatic, joyous and hypnotically beguiling, and which stays with you long after the album has finished playing" R2 an enormous ebullience, an absolutely hyper off-the-scale level of sweaty hi-energy, and total (ok, 200%) commitment. what an impression they madea very high 'wow' factor NETRHYTHMS certainly the most entertaining act on the folk scene by far. Not the White Horse Folk Club.
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Liverpool The Royal British Legion
Price: £7.00
Paul Downes At Jurassic Folk
One of the most respected artists on the folk scene, Paul's songs and guitar playing are a delight.
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Seaton Grove
Price: £5.00
One of the most respected artists on the folk scene, Paul's songs and guitar playing are a delight.
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Seaton Grove
Price: £5.00
This Is The Kit
This Is The Kit is the shape shifting musical project of Kate Stables (from Winchester, England), who sings and plays banjo and guitar sometimes solo and other times plays with musical friends. TITK has released two albums and a handfull of singles since 2006. they have toured in the uk, japan, and europe and may appear in many guises: solo, duo, psychedelic rock-formation, 4-4-2, unplugged acoustic gigs, choir workshops, homeshows, busking etc. They have had the pleasure of supporting people like jeffrey lewis, herman dune, jose gonzales, john parish, the national, jolie hollad and others. Their 2008 album 'Krülle Bol', was produced by John Parish and 2010 album Wriggle Out The Restless features members of Francois and The Atlas Mountains, The Liftmen, and Get The Blessing to name but a few. absolutely georgeous, like an aural bath with the warm water lapping over youcerys matthew, bbc 6 music just one of the best things i've heard all year, the rest of the lp's pretty good too.wonderful wonderful stuff guy garvey, bbc 6 music 'You thought you didn't like the banjo but you were wrong pal. Kate Stables rips forward with a hypnotic twang pattern and a voice of rare unaffected beauty.Accompanied by a backing-band of minimal psychedelia, This is the Kit will transport you to a warm bath in the middle of a forest.' Neil Smith, The Liftmen. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time.
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
This Is The Kit is the shape shifting musical project of Kate Stables (from Winchester, England), who sings and plays banjo and guitar sometimes solo and other times plays with musical friends. TITK has released two albums and a handfull of singles since 2006. they have toured in the uk, japan, and europe and may appear in many guises: solo, duo, psychedelic rock-formation, 4-4-2, unplugged acoustic gigs, choir workshops, homeshows, busking etc. They have had the pleasure of supporting people like jeffrey lewis, herman dune, jose gonzales, john parish, the national, jolie hollad and others. Their 2008 album 'Krülle Bol', was produced by John Parish and 2010 album Wriggle Out The Restless features members of Francois and The Atlas Mountains, The Liftmen, and Get The Blessing to name but a few. absolutely georgeous, like an aural bath with the warm water lapping over youcerys matthew, bbc 6 music just one of the best things i've heard all year, the rest of the lp's pretty good too.wonderful wonderful stuff guy garvey, bbc 6 music 'You thought you didn't like the banjo but you were wrong pal. Kate Stables rips forward with a hypnotic twang pattern and a voice of rare unaffected beauty.Accompanied by a backing-band of minimal psychedelia, This is the Kit will transport you to a warm bath in the middle of a forest.' Neil Smith, The Liftmen. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time.
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Young Blood
Rock & Dagger Promotions Present YOUNG BLOOD Exceptionally tight, and loads of chemistry boiling between guitarist Dave, Bass player Ady and drummer Jordan, it was as if they had been playing together for years. Most impressive of all is that despite their sound feeling somewhat familiar, chatting amongst the crowd, nobody could put their finger on who they were anything like? Even Ben himself couldnt describe their sound or where their influences were drawn from. They even manage themselves and are concentrating purely on just getting new gigs to play for the love of playing out and doing their thing. Their typically indie rock image wouldnt be out of place on the big stages at festivals and stadium tours or, like it was this night, tiny little intimate gigs to passionate music lovers. They are born entertainers; Daves cute pigeon toe stance, Jordan thrashing out like a madman in demolition mode and quirky head gestures from Ady all compliment the grand presence of Ben who TVS has seen perform in various other guises. Staying true to his Everyone get involved performance mantra, Ben starts the sing along with a song both young and old know: Spandau Ballets Gold. As cheesy as it seems, this magic simply lifted the room with every hand in the air and massive smiles lighting up the dimly lit cellar of The Vic. The atmosphere was set for a lovely song, entitled Sunday Morning, which was exactly that. A sound for Sunday morning, mellow with a bit of a 90s Britpop throw back. And sticking with this vibe, the next song Young Blood, began with an incredible guitar rumble, almost Stereophonics sounding (but better), perfect for driving with your windows down through country roads on sunny days and when Ben starts to sing, shoulders were mounted and the excited people began to bounce as they built up to the catchy chorus of I Wont Die, No I Wont Die Young. True to any festival style mass gathering, this was a perfect track to get everyone singing to. And that they did. Led by Bens encouragement: Review from www.thevintagescribbler.com
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Swindon Victoria
Price: £3.00
Rock & Dagger Promotions Present YOUNG BLOOD Exceptionally tight, and loads of chemistry boiling between guitarist Dave, Bass player Ady and drummer Jordan, it was as if they had been playing together for years. Most impressive of all is that despite their sound feeling somewhat familiar, chatting amongst the crowd, nobody could put their finger on who they were anything like? Even Ben himself couldnt describe their sound or where their influences were drawn from. They even manage themselves and are concentrating purely on just getting new gigs to play for the love of playing out and doing their thing. Their typically indie rock image wouldnt be out of place on the big stages at festivals and stadium tours or, like it was this night, tiny little intimate gigs to passionate music lovers. They are born entertainers; Daves cute pigeon toe stance, Jordan thrashing out like a madman in demolition mode and quirky head gestures from Ady all compliment the grand presence of Ben who TVS has seen perform in various other guises. Staying true to his Everyone get involved performance mantra, Ben starts the sing along with a song both young and old know: Spandau Ballets Gold. As cheesy as it seems, this magic simply lifted the room with every hand in the air and massive smiles lighting up the dimly lit cellar of The Vic. The atmosphere was set for a lovely song, entitled Sunday Morning, which was exactly that. A sound for Sunday morning, mellow with a bit of a 90s Britpop throw back. And sticking with this vibe, the next song Young Blood, began with an incredible guitar rumble, almost Stereophonics sounding (but better), perfect for driving with your windows down through country roads on sunny days and when Ben starts to sing, shoulders were mounted and the excited people began to bounce as they built up to the catchy chorus of I Wont Die, No I Wont Die Young. True to any festival style mass gathering, this was a perfect track to get everyone singing to. And that they did. Led by Bens encouragement: Review from www.thevintagescribbler.com
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Swindon Victoria
Price: £3.00
The Producers
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
25th Cleckheaton Folk Festival 2012
Early Bird Tickets available until 31st January 2012 Artists booked to date include Cara Dillon, Vin Garbutt, Coope Boyes & Simpson, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Martin Simpson, Other Roads, The Hut People, Mike Silver, Quicksilver & many more...... Please note that camping must be purchased separately to your festival tickets. Simply select your festival tickets and then click 'proceed' to view the camping tickets.
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 12pm
Venue: Cleckheaton Folk Festival
Price: £28.00
Early Bird Tickets available until 31st January 2012 Artists booked to date include Cara Dillon, Vin Garbutt, Coope Boyes & Simpson, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Martin Simpson, Other Roads, The Hut People, Mike Silver, Quicksilver & many more...... Please note that camping must be purchased separately to your festival tickets. Simply select your festival tickets and then click 'proceed' to view the camping tickets.
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 12pm
Venue: Cleckheaton Folk Festival
Price: £28.00
Cahalen Morrison & Eli West
'Quite extraordinary' Bob Harris; 'Brillant' Frank Hennessy; 'Music that the world needs !' Tim O'Brien; 'A major new talent' Maverick magazine. Both are multi-intsrumentalists keeping the same company asMichelle Shocked, The Wailin' Jennys, and Crooked Still.
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Chichester The Chichester Inn
Price: £10.00
'Quite extraordinary' Bob Harris; 'Brillant' Frank Hennessy; 'Music that the world needs !' Tim O'Brien; 'A major new talent' Maverick magazine. Both are multi-intsrumentalists keeping the same company asMichelle Shocked, The Wailin' Jennys, and Crooked Still.
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Chichester The Chichester Inn
Price: £10.00
Kris Dollimore - First Friday Folk & Roots
Just Kris, a guitar and the stomping of his foot
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £10.00
Just Kris, a guitar and the stomping of his foot
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £10.00
Sean Tyla
One of the pioneering figures on the British pub rock scene, Sean Tyla was a champion of tough, straightforward rock & roll through the 1970s and '80s, and saw his profile rise as the advent of new wave and punk created a more welcoming climate for his no-frills style. Sean Tyla was born John Tyler on August 3, 1946 in Barlow, North Yorkshire. Tyla began playing guitar and keyboards in his teens, and earned his stripes playing on the road with U.K. rockabilly maven Freddie "Fingers" Lee and expatriate R&B legend Geno Washington's Ram Jam Band. In 1970, Tyla released his first single, "Miracles," under the name Third World (no connection to the noted reggae act, which was formed in 1973), and also worked on an album with jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson that never saw release. While he was between projects, Tyla became a roadie for the London-based country-rock band Help Yourself, and briefly joined the group in 1971 as a guitarist and vocalist, as well as contributing the song "All Electric Fur Trapper," based on a short story he wrote. In early 1972, Tyla and Help Yourself bassist Ken Whaley left the band to form Ducks Deluxe with guitarist Martin Belmont and drummer Michael Cousins. By the time Ducks Deluxe released their first album in 1974, Whaley and Cousins were out and Nick Garvey (bass) and Tim Roper (drums) were in. Playing hard-edged R&B and boogie rock, Ducks Deluxe, like their contemporaries Dr. Feelgood, anticipated the fierce sound and spirit of punk, but broke up in 1975 before tastes could catch up with them. After the Ducks' demise, Tyla formed Tyla Gang with bassist Brian Turrington and drummer Mike Desmarais (both ex-Winkies) and guitarist Bruce Irvinere. Upping the energy of Ducks Deluxe, Tyla Gang made their recorded debut with a 1976 single for Stiff Records, "Styrofoam," and signed with the American indie label Beserkley Records, for whom they recorded two albums, Yachtless (1977) and Moonproof (1978). Brian Turrington quit Tyla Gang midway through the recording of Moonproof, and Ken Whaley signed on in his place; it was an omen of coming poor fortune, as Beserkley went out of business in 1979 and the band promptly broke up. Roger Daltrey staked Tyla to some studio time at the Who's Ramport Studios, and Tyla's first solo album, 1980's Just Popped Out, was strong enough to earn him a deal with Polygram Records. "Breakfast in Marin" from Just Popped Out became a major hit single in Germany, which would become Tyla's musical home base. In 1981, Tyla played guitar on some sessions with Joan Jett that appeared on her albums Bad Reputation and I Love Rock n' Roll, as well as cutting his second solo album, Redneck in Babylon, and launching a side project with Deke Leonard of Man, the Force. Tyla's third solo album, Rhythm of the Swing, appeared in 1983, but while touring with the Force Tyla was reported to have developed a severe case of stage fright, and in 1985 he retired from music. After pursuing a successful career as a web designer, Tyla returned in music in 2007 with a new album, Back in the Saddle, and in 2008 Ducks Deluxe reunited for a one-off show, which was successful enough to prompt the group to begin recording and touring again. In 2010, Tyla played a series of solo acoustic shows as well as re-forming the Tyla Gang for a Scandinavian tour and a new album; despite all his musical activity, Tyla found time to complete his autobiography, Jumpin' in the Fire, which was published in October 2010. In January 2012, Tyla was asked to join Swedish supergroup, the Trouble Boys with another expatriate, former Rockpile and Pretenders guitarist, Billy Bremner. Also in the band are Sweden's No.1 rock saxophonist, Micke Finell of Refreshments fame, Nordic drumming legend and former Dr Feelgood and Dave Edmunds sideman, Ingemar Dunker and one time Roxette bassist, Tommy Cassemar. They released a debut album in September 2011 and completed a 50-date nationwide tour in the same year. There are more dates due from the band this year and Tyla is working on a new solo album due for release in Spring 2013. His new book, 'A Beagle Ate My iPhone' which constitutes part two of his autobiography is due out later this year.
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Pontypool Hog and Hosper
Price: £5.00
One of the pioneering figures on the British pub rock scene, Sean Tyla was a champion of tough, straightforward rock & roll through the 1970s and '80s, and saw his profile rise as the advent of new wave and punk created a more welcoming climate for his no-frills style. Sean Tyla was born John Tyler on August 3, 1946 in Barlow, North Yorkshire. Tyla began playing guitar and keyboards in his teens, and earned his stripes playing on the road with U.K. rockabilly maven Freddie "Fingers" Lee and expatriate R&B legend Geno Washington's Ram Jam Band. In 1970, Tyla released his first single, "Miracles," under the name Third World (no connection to the noted reggae act, which was formed in 1973), and also worked on an album with jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson that never saw release. While he was between projects, Tyla became a roadie for the London-based country-rock band Help Yourself, and briefly joined the group in 1971 as a guitarist and vocalist, as well as contributing the song "All Electric Fur Trapper," based on a short story he wrote. In early 1972, Tyla and Help Yourself bassist Ken Whaley left the band to form Ducks Deluxe with guitarist Martin Belmont and drummer Michael Cousins. By the time Ducks Deluxe released their first album in 1974, Whaley and Cousins were out and Nick Garvey (bass) and Tim Roper (drums) were in. Playing hard-edged R&B and boogie rock, Ducks Deluxe, like their contemporaries Dr. Feelgood, anticipated the fierce sound and spirit of punk, but broke up in 1975 before tastes could catch up with them. After the Ducks' demise, Tyla formed Tyla Gang with bassist Brian Turrington and drummer Mike Desmarais (both ex-Winkies) and guitarist Bruce Irvinere. Upping the energy of Ducks Deluxe, Tyla Gang made their recorded debut with a 1976 single for Stiff Records, "Styrofoam," and signed with the American indie label Beserkley Records, for whom they recorded two albums, Yachtless (1977) and Moonproof (1978). Brian Turrington quit Tyla Gang midway through the recording of Moonproof, and Ken Whaley signed on in his place; it was an omen of coming poor fortune, as Beserkley went out of business in 1979 and the band promptly broke up. Roger Daltrey staked Tyla to some studio time at the Who's Ramport Studios, and Tyla's first solo album, 1980's Just Popped Out, was strong enough to earn him a deal with Polygram Records. "Breakfast in Marin" from Just Popped Out became a major hit single in Germany, which would become Tyla's musical home base. In 1981, Tyla played guitar on some sessions with Joan Jett that appeared on her albums Bad Reputation and I Love Rock n' Roll, as well as cutting his second solo album, Redneck in Babylon, and launching a side project with Deke Leonard of Man, the Force. Tyla's third solo album, Rhythm of the Swing, appeared in 1983, but while touring with the Force Tyla was reported to have developed a severe case of stage fright, and in 1985 he retired from music. After pursuing a successful career as a web designer, Tyla returned in music in 2007 with a new album, Back in the Saddle, and in 2008 Ducks Deluxe reunited for a one-off show, which was successful enough to prompt the group to begin recording and touring again. In 2010, Tyla played a series of solo acoustic shows as well as re-forming the Tyla Gang for a Scandinavian tour and a new album; despite all his musical activity, Tyla found time to complete his autobiography, Jumpin' in the Fire, which was published in October 2010. In January 2012, Tyla was asked to join Swedish supergroup, the Trouble Boys with another expatriate, former Rockpile and Pretenders guitarist, Billy Bremner. Also in the band are Sweden's No.1 rock saxophonist, Micke Finell of Refreshments fame, Nordic drumming legend and former Dr Feelgood and Dave Edmunds sideman, Ingemar Dunker and one time Roxette bassist, Tommy Cassemar. They released a debut album in September 2011 and completed a 50-date nationwide tour in the same year. There are more dates due from the band this year and Tyla is working on a new solo album due for release in Spring 2013. His new book, 'A Beagle Ate My iPhone' which constitutes part two of his autobiography is due out later this year.
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Pontypool Hog and Hosper
Price: £5.00
Journey Into India: Manasamitra
Manasamitra Friday 6 July: 7.30pm Journey into India takes you through India from the 5th Century to the present, using the countrys rich literary heritage of poetry in its many forms of chanting, singing and spoken. This beautifully presented performance brings the ancient Indian traditions of classical Carnatic Indian music and Bharathanatyam dance together with cutting edge contemporary music and movement, to reveal the rich and hidden meaning of these poetic texts. With original music from Vivek Rajagopalan, Manasamitra invite you to travel with the performers on an evocative journey through words, music and dance. Tickets £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door. http://www.indiandanceworkshops.com
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £10.00
Manasamitra Friday 6 July: 7.30pm Journey into India takes you through India from the 5th Century to the present, using the countrys rich literary heritage of poetry in its many forms of chanting, singing and spoken. This beautifully presented performance brings the ancient Indian traditions of classical Carnatic Indian music and Bharathanatyam dance together with cutting edge contemporary music and movement, to reveal the rich and hidden meaning of these poetic texts. With original music from Vivek Rajagopalan, Manasamitra invite you to travel with the performers on an evocative journey through words, music and dance. Tickets £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door. http://www.indiandanceworkshops.com
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £10.00
Journey Into India: Manasamitra
Manasamitra Friday 6 July: 7.30pm Journey into India takes you through India from the 5th Century to the present, using the countrys rich literary heritage of poetry in its many forms of chanting, singing and spoken. This beautifully presented performance brings the ancient Indian traditions of classical Carnatic Indian music and Bharathanatyam dance together with cutting edge contemporary music and movement, to reveal the rich and hidden meaning of these poetic texts. With original music from Vivek Rajagopalan, Manasamitra invite you to travel with the performers on an evocative journey through words, music and dance. Tickets £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door. http://www.indiandanceworkshops.com
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £8.00
Manasamitra Friday 6 July: 7.30pm Journey into India takes you through India from the 5th Century to the present, using the countrys rich literary heritage of poetry in its many forms of chanting, singing and spoken. This beautifully presented performance brings the ancient Indian traditions of classical Carnatic Indian music and Bharathanatyam dance together with cutting edge contemporary music and movement, to reveal the rich and hidden meaning of these poetic texts. With original music from Vivek Rajagopalan, Manasamitra invite you to travel with the performers on an evocative journey through words, music and dance. Tickets £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door. http://www.indiandanceworkshops.com
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £8.00
Becca Langsford Band - Soulful Blues Trio
Blues vocalist Becca, alongside Plymouth's top bluesman Vince Lee and bassman Martin Vowles, play a session of country blues, jump blues, swing, gospel and southern soul from the 1920's to the present day.
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £3.00
Blues vocalist Becca, alongside Plymouth's top bluesman Vince Lee and bassman Martin Vowles, play a session of country blues, jump blues, swing, gospel and southern soul from the 1920's to the present day.
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £3.00
The Producers
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Otis Gibbs
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Broseley Birchmeadow Centre
Price: £8.00
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Broseley Birchmeadow Centre
Price: £8.00
Shirley Collins - America Over The Water
In 1959 Shirley joined legendary musicologist Alan Lomax on a year-long journey through the musical heartland of the Southern States of America. During this field trip they recorded the music of religious communities, social gatherings, prisons and chain gangs, and discovered the legendary bluesman Mississippi Fred McDowell. These original recordings were featured in the Coen brothers' film "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou". Shirley's book "America Over The Water" recounts this journey, intercutting and complementing the American narrative with an autobiographical account of growing up in Hastings during and after the war, and of her first meeting with Alan Lomax in London. The show of the same name includes readings by Shirley and by actor Pip Barnes, pictures taken on the journey and music from the trip. 'I found it very touching indeed....... truly moving' - David Attenborough "Shirley Collins is without doubt one of England's greatest cultural treasures" - Billy Bragg
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sevenoaks The Stag Theatre
Price: £14.00
In 1959 Shirley joined legendary musicologist Alan Lomax on a year-long journey through the musical heartland of the Southern States of America. During this field trip they recorded the music of religious communities, social gatherings, prisons and chain gangs, and discovered the legendary bluesman Mississippi Fred McDowell. These original recordings were featured in the Coen brothers' film "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou". Shirley's book "America Over The Water" recounts this journey, intercutting and complementing the American narrative with an autobiographical account of growing up in Hastings during and after the war, and of her first meeting with Alan Lomax in London. The show of the same name includes readings by Shirley and by actor Pip Barnes, pictures taken on the journey and music from the trip. 'I found it very touching indeed....... truly moving' - David Attenborough "Shirley Collins is without doubt one of England's greatest cultural treasures" - Billy Bragg
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sevenoaks The Stag Theatre
Price: £14.00
Jim Suhler And Monkey Beat
AC/DC rubs shoulders with country blues direct from Texas. Doors 8pm, standing.
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Aldershot West End Centre
Price: £12.50
AC/DC rubs shoulders with country blues direct from Texas. Doors 8pm, standing.
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Aldershot West End Centre
Price: £12.50
Black Isle Fiddle Weekend Presents 'mairearad And Anna' And 'rant'
The second Black Isle Fiddle Weekend takes place in Cromarty this July and we are delighted to bring some of the finest musicians and fiddle players to give a very special concert in the recently-restored East Church. This double bill of multi-instrumental duo 'Mairearad and Anna' and new fiddle quartet 'RANT' will be entirely acoustic. The ticket includes a half-time refreshment at the Old Brewery. Mairearad and Anna Anna Massie is no stranger to Black-Isle audiences, hailing from Fortrose. She is one of the most in-demand musicians on the folk scene and is equally skilled on the fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Her long-standing musical partnership with accordionist/piper Mairearad Green has gained them a wide-spread reputation as a captivating duo. Providing a highly energetic performance with a warm and friendly stage appearance, this duo will engage any audience. Individually, they can be seen performing with a number of well-known artists such as The Poozies, Blazin' Fliddles, Karen Matheson, Box Club, Eddi Reader, and together in Scotland's one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects. 'RANT' (Scots - 1. noun - an energetic dance or its tune; 2.verb - to make merry, to frolic) RANT is the meeting of 4 of Scotland's finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah-Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl join forces to create a sound rich and vibrant, evocative of the exciting scene they create music in. Using just their fiddles, they weave a tapestry of melodies, textures, layers and sounds. Known for their work as soloists and with various bands, this is a celebration of the instrument they all have a passion for. 4 fiddles: one beautiful sound. This is RANT's very first concert as a band! Concert begins at 8pm
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Cromarty East Church
Price: £12.00
The second Black Isle Fiddle Weekend takes place in Cromarty this July and we are delighted to bring some of the finest musicians and fiddle players to give a very special concert in the recently-restored East Church. This double bill of multi-instrumental duo 'Mairearad and Anna' and new fiddle quartet 'RANT' will be entirely acoustic. The ticket includes a half-time refreshment at the Old Brewery. Mairearad and Anna Anna Massie is no stranger to Black-Isle audiences, hailing from Fortrose. She is one of the most in-demand musicians on the folk scene and is equally skilled on the fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Her long-standing musical partnership with accordionist/piper Mairearad Green has gained them a wide-spread reputation as a captivating duo. Providing a highly energetic performance with a warm and friendly stage appearance, this duo will engage any audience. Individually, they can be seen performing with a number of well-known artists such as The Poozies, Blazin' Fliddles, Karen Matheson, Box Club, Eddi Reader, and together in Scotland's one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects. 'RANT' (Scots - 1. noun - an energetic dance or its tune; 2.verb - to make merry, to frolic) RANT is the meeting of 4 of Scotland's finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah-Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl join forces to create a sound rich and vibrant, evocative of the exciting scene they create music in. Using just their fiddles, they weave a tapestry of melodies, textures, layers and sounds. Known for their work as soloists and with various bands, this is a celebration of the instrument they all have a passion for. 4 fiddles: one beautiful sound. This is RANT's very first concert as a band! Concert begins at 8pm
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Cromarty East Church
Price: £12.00
Black Isle Fiddle Weekend Presents 'mairearad And Anna' And 'rant'
The second Black Isle Fiddle Weekend takes place in Cromarty this July and we are delighted to bring some of the finest musicians and fiddle players to give a very special concert in the recently-restored East Church. This double bill of multi-instrumental duo 'Mairearad and Anna' and new fiddle quartet 'RANT' will be entirely acoustic. The ticket includes a half-time refreshment at the Old Brewery. Mairearad and Anna Anna Massie is no stranger to Black-Isle audiences, hailing from Fortrose. She is one of the most in-demand musicians on the folk scene and is equally skilled on the fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Her long-standing musical partnership with accordionist/piper Mairearad Green has gained them a wide-spread reputation as a captivating duo. Providing a highly energetic performance with a warm and friendly stage appearance, this duo will engage any audience. Individually, they can be seen performing with a number of well-known artists such as The Poozies, Blazin' Fliddles, Karen Matheson, Box Club, Eddi Reader, and together in Scotland's one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects. 'RANT' (Scots - 1. noun - an energetic dance or its tune; 2.verb - to make merry, to frolic) RANT is the meeting of 4 of Scotland's finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah-Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl join forces to create a sound rich and vibrant, evocative of the exciting scene they create music in. Using just their fiddles, they weave a tapestry of melodies, textures, layers and sounds. Known for their work as soloists and with various bands, this is a celebration of the instrument they all have a passion for. 4 fiddles: one beautiful sound. This is RANT's very first concert as a band! Concert begins at 8pm
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Cromarty East Church
Price: £8.00
The second Black Isle Fiddle Weekend takes place in Cromarty this July and we are delighted to bring some of the finest musicians and fiddle players to give a very special concert in the recently-restored East Church. This double bill of multi-instrumental duo 'Mairearad and Anna' and new fiddle quartet 'RANT' will be entirely acoustic. The ticket includes a half-time refreshment at the Old Brewery. Mairearad and Anna Anna Massie is no stranger to Black-Isle audiences, hailing from Fortrose. She is one of the most in-demand musicians on the folk scene and is equally skilled on the fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Her long-standing musical partnership with accordionist/piper Mairearad Green has gained them a wide-spread reputation as a captivating duo. Providing a highly energetic performance with a warm and friendly stage appearance, this duo will engage any audience. Individually, they can be seen performing with a number of well-known artists such as The Poozies, Blazin' Fliddles, Karen Matheson, Box Club, Eddi Reader, and together in Scotland's one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects. 'RANT' (Scots - 1. noun - an energetic dance or its tune; 2.verb - to make merry, to frolic) RANT is the meeting of 4 of Scotland's finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah-Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl join forces to create a sound rich and vibrant, evocative of the exciting scene they create music in. Using just their fiddles, they weave a tapestry of melodies, textures, layers and sounds. Known for their work as soloists and with various bands, this is a celebration of the instrument they all have a passion for. 4 fiddles: one beautiful sound. This is RANT's very first concert as a band! Concert begins at 8pm
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Cromarty East Church
Price: £8.00
Blue On Black
Afternoon outdoor Blues Festival followed by evening gig in the club house by Blue on Black.
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £7.00
Afternoon outdoor Blues Festival followed by evening gig in the club house by Blue on Black.
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £7.00
Matilda + Atari Pilot + Old Colours
MATILDA Matilda was born under a keen interest and observation in all things magical, mystical and inspiring. From the birds and the bees to the wind in the trees to the fairies at the bottom of the garden eating cheese Four girls making music together purely to enjoy the journey, learning as they go, making mistakes, making each other laugh, drinking wine and doing fine. Each matild-y has brought their own quirkyness, voice and style resulting in a happy bunch of souls who not only compliment each energetically and musically but also have an unrivalled collection of dressing up clothes. Matilda are hoping to make you feel warm like what bed does. Matilda has the piano, the clarinet, the saxyphone, the drum set, and the bassguitar. Plus lots of singings. Matilda does not contain nuts. ATARI PILOT Since the critically well received "Navigation of the World By Sound" album main man Onze has been working hard to bring that album to life via the medium of a live band performance OLD COLOURS Old Colours are an Indie-rock band based in Southsea, UK. Formed in 2011 from the ashes of former band: Anchor and the Wolf, the band consists of: Zoe Mead and Daniel June. Long time friends, the pair have been making music together for several years and have regularly spoke of their passion to write music for film.
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Swindon Victoria
Price: £3.00
MATILDA Matilda was born under a keen interest and observation in all things magical, mystical and inspiring. From the birds and the bees to the wind in the trees to the fairies at the bottom of the garden eating cheese Four girls making music together purely to enjoy the journey, learning as they go, making mistakes, making each other laugh, drinking wine and doing fine. Each matild-y has brought their own quirkyness, voice and style resulting in a happy bunch of souls who not only compliment each energetically and musically but also have an unrivalled collection of dressing up clothes. Matilda are hoping to make you feel warm like what bed does. Matilda has the piano, the clarinet, the saxyphone, the drum set, and the bassguitar. Plus lots of singings. Matilda does not contain nuts. ATARI PILOT Since the critically well received "Navigation of the World By Sound" album main man Onze has been working hard to bring that album to life via the medium of a live band performance OLD COLOURS Old Colours are an Indie-rock band based in Southsea, UK. Formed in 2011 from the ashes of former band: Anchor and the Wolf, the band consists of: Zoe Mead and Daniel June. Long time friends, the pair have been making music together for several years and have regularly spoke of their passion to write music for film.
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Swindon Victoria
Price: £3.00
Young Folk - Grace Petrie And Joe Banfi
A fantastic evening of Young Folk from two dynamic artists in support of the Friends of Edward Carpenter community project (www.friendsofedwardcarpenter.co.uk) Grace Petrie comes from Leicester. She writes indie folk rock songs (a couple with an acoustic punk twist), plays the guitar and sings with a voice that has been likened by listeners to Laura Marling and Kate Nash. From the humble beginnings of small gigs in her hometown in 2006 and a home-recorded debut album, Grace quickly acquired a reputation as one of the best artists on the flourishing Leicester music scene, and a following of dedicated listeners. In 2007 she supported Frank Turner and Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) and released a second CD, Feel Better, to critical acclaim. From there onwards she began to break onto the festival scene, playing Leicester's acclaimed folk weekender, The Big Session Festival, and the more commercial Summer Sundae, as well as the main stage at Nottingham Gay Pride 2009, where she played to over 10,000 people. In 2010 Grace's music began to take a new, political direction. The heartbreaking results of the UK general election inspired in her such rage and despair that she picked up a guitar and wrote what has become one of the most celebrated anti-establishment anthems of recent times, Farewell to Welfare. When folk legend (and Grace's personal hero) Billy Bragg heard her music and invited her to play at Glastonbury on the Leftfield stage, she went down a storm and, in Bragg's own words, stole the f@!#ing show, sister! Grace exploded onto the national music scene in 2011. Alongside UK tours with Emmy the Great and Josie Long, she embarked on a string of festival appearances including End of the Road, Greenbelt and a triumphant return to Glastonbury. National airplay on BBC 6music from Josie Long, Tom Robinson and Steve Lamacq as well as interviews in The Guardian and Diva magazine have cemented Grace's name in the public consciousness, and the release in December of Mark My Words, the politically charged follow-up to Tell Me A Story, was met with such excitement that the CD sold out within 48hours. With festival appearances already confirmed for the summer, 2012 looks set to be a big year for Grace - www.gracepetrie.com - Joe Banfi makes you feel like you're trapped in a world of his choice, held by a hypnotic guitar and a sublime northern voice. Based in Sheffield, Joe has toured with the likes of Ellen And The Escapades. Discovered by Kevin Jones and Ben Lovett (Communion Records) in the Summer of 2011, he captured Communion's audience at Notting Hill Arts Club before being invited back to record a single entitled 'Olive Green' with the label, to be released on Communion New Faces in April 2012. Through this song you can hear where Joe feels most at home, and he simultaneously provides you with shelter and something fearful to hide from as you listen. Joe Banfi sounds beautifully angry. Imagine Nick Drake's Five Leaves Left passing through Deftones' White Pony. When a song of his finishes you leave the place it has taken you to, and all you can do is listen again - joebanfi.bandcamp.com - Tickets are available at The Greystones daily until 6pm.
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £6.50
A fantastic evening of Young Folk from two dynamic artists in support of the Friends of Edward Carpenter community project (www.friendsofedwardcarpenter.co.uk) Grace Petrie comes from Leicester. She writes indie folk rock songs (a couple with an acoustic punk twist), plays the guitar and sings with a voice that has been likened by listeners to Laura Marling and Kate Nash. From the humble beginnings of small gigs in her hometown in 2006 and a home-recorded debut album, Grace quickly acquired a reputation as one of the best artists on the flourishing Leicester music scene, and a following of dedicated listeners. In 2007 she supported Frank Turner and Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) and released a second CD, Feel Better, to critical acclaim. From there onwards she began to break onto the festival scene, playing Leicester's acclaimed folk weekender, The Big Session Festival, and the more commercial Summer Sundae, as well as the main stage at Nottingham Gay Pride 2009, where she played to over 10,000 people. In 2010 Grace's music began to take a new, political direction. The heartbreaking results of the UK general election inspired in her such rage and despair that she picked up a guitar and wrote what has become one of the most celebrated anti-establishment anthems of recent times, Farewell to Welfare. When folk legend (and Grace's personal hero) Billy Bragg heard her music and invited her to play at Glastonbury on the Leftfield stage, she went down a storm and, in Bragg's own words, stole the f@!#ing show, sister! Grace exploded onto the national music scene in 2011. Alongside UK tours with Emmy the Great and Josie Long, she embarked on a string of festival appearances including End of the Road, Greenbelt and a triumphant return to Glastonbury. National airplay on BBC 6music from Josie Long, Tom Robinson and Steve Lamacq as well as interviews in The Guardian and Diva magazine have cemented Grace's name in the public consciousness, and the release in December of Mark My Words, the politically charged follow-up to Tell Me A Story, was met with such excitement that the CD sold out within 48hours. With festival appearances already confirmed for the summer, 2012 looks set to be a big year for Grace - www.gracepetrie.com - Joe Banfi makes you feel like you're trapped in a world of his choice, held by a hypnotic guitar and a sublime northern voice. Based in Sheffield, Joe has toured with the likes of Ellen And The Escapades. Discovered by Kevin Jones and Ben Lovett (Communion Records) in the Summer of 2011, he captured Communion's audience at Notting Hill Arts Club before being invited back to record a single entitled 'Olive Green' with the label, to be released on Communion New Faces in April 2012. Through this song you can hear where Joe feels most at home, and he simultaneously provides you with shelter and something fearful to hide from as you listen. Joe Banfi sounds beautifully angry. Imagine Nick Drake's Five Leaves Left passing through Deftones' White Pony. When a song of his finishes you leave the place it has taken you to, and all you can do is listen again - joebanfi.bandcamp.com - Tickets are available at The Greystones daily until 6pm.
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £6.50
Katriona Gilmore And Jamie Roberts
Guitar/fiddle and vox pairing. Ex -Tiny Tin Lady and Kerfuffle and you may well see the future of 'Folk' if you're at this gig! Discuss.
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012
Time: Doors from 7PM. Event starts at 8PM
Venue: Southport Park Golf Club
Price: £6.00
Guitar/fiddle and vox pairing. Ex -Tiny Tin Lady and Kerfuffle and you may well see the future of 'Folk' if you're at this gig! Discuss.
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012
Time: Doors from 7PM. Event starts at 8PM
Venue: Southport Park Golf Club
Price: £6.00
Cahalen Morrison And Eli West
The roots of Cahalen Morrison & Eli West are strong, their branches are shady, and the guitars, banjos, mandolins, and harmonies will carry you far off the beaten path to a place under open Western skies. In 2 short years of knowing each other, Cahalen and Eli have bred a new brother duo sound, employing old-time and bluegrass to deliver original songwriting. Well received, their debut record The Holy Coming of the Storm hit #34 on the Roots Music Report's top folk albums of 2011. The record features Cahalen and Eli both on guitars, banjos, mandolins, and bouzoukis, and the production of legendary mandolin player Matt Flinner. Playing live on Bob Harris BBC Radio 2 in London, he responded This is quite extraordinary. The road has become familiar for the two, with multiple tours to the UK (including the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow), and appearances in Germany, the Netherlands and Czech Republic all between domestic touring throughout the US. Signing with Mongrel Music in 2012, they are excited for a great year of festivals and shows, as well as another record. Cahalen Morrison is a genuine, old-time musician, who blends his love of American roots music with the dusty land of his childhood in rural New Mexico. Building on influences like Norman Blake, Greg Brown, and Tim O'Brien, his music twists and turns in familiar, yet unexpected ways. Eli West, a distinctive multi-instrumentalist with bluegrass roots, has found common ground withCahalen from which many beautiful ideas have grown. Based in Seattle, Eli enjoys arranging and writing with an addiction to syncopation and crooked harmonies.
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £9.00
The roots of Cahalen Morrison & Eli West are strong, their branches are shady, and the guitars, banjos, mandolins, and harmonies will carry you far off the beaten path to a place under open Western skies. In 2 short years of knowing each other, Cahalen and Eli have bred a new brother duo sound, employing old-time and bluegrass to deliver original songwriting. Well received, their debut record The Holy Coming of the Storm hit #34 on the Roots Music Report's top folk albums of 2011. The record features Cahalen and Eli both on guitars, banjos, mandolins, and bouzoukis, and the production of legendary mandolin player Matt Flinner. Playing live on Bob Harris BBC Radio 2 in London, he responded This is quite extraordinary. The road has become familiar for the two, with multiple tours to the UK (including the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow), and appearances in Germany, the Netherlands and Czech Republic all between domestic touring throughout the US. Signing with Mongrel Music in 2012, they are excited for a great year of festivals and shows, as well as another record. Cahalen Morrison is a genuine, old-time musician, who blends his love of American roots music with the dusty land of his childhood in rural New Mexico. Building on influences like Norman Blake, Greg Brown, and Tim O'Brien, his music twists and turns in familiar, yet unexpected ways. Eli West, a distinctive multi-instrumentalist with bluegrass roots, has found common ground withCahalen from which many beautiful ideas have grown. Based in Seattle, Eli enjoys arranging and writing with an addiction to syncopation and crooked harmonies.
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £9.00
Brian Kennedy
An intimate evening with the renowned Irish singer songwriter. Currently appearing on the Irish version of The Voice as a mentor, Brian is one of Ireland's greatest ever voices. A regular face on tv and stage, Brian has made several series on BBC Ireland exploring Irelands rich musical heritage as well as appearing on Broadway with Riverdance. Brian also hold the distinction of having 3 albums in the Irish top 20 at one time. This is one of only two Scottish dates and one not to be missed. Support comes from the outstanding Scottish singer songwriter Maeve O'Boyle. Her debut album 'All My Sins' received a clutch of 5 star reviews and was produced by Blue Nile producer Callum Malcolm. www.briankennedy.com www.maeveoboyle.com
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Motherwell Concert Hall & Theatre
Price: £20.00
An intimate evening with the renowned Irish singer songwriter. Currently appearing on the Irish version of The Voice as a mentor, Brian is one of Ireland's greatest ever voices. A regular face on tv and stage, Brian has made several series on BBC Ireland exploring Irelands rich musical heritage as well as appearing on Broadway with Riverdance. Brian also hold the distinction of having 3 albums in the Irish top 20 at one time. This is one of only two Scottish dates and one not to be missed. Support comes from the outstanding Scottish singer songwriter Maeve O'Boyle. Her debut album 'All My Sins' received a clutch of 5 star reviews and was produced by Blue Nile producer Callum Malcolm. www.briankennedy.com www.maeveoboyle.com
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Motherwell Concert Hall & Theatre
Price: £20.00
Avalonia
AVALONIA is the new Irish/Indian/Arabic cross-over project from multi-instrumentalist and composer Jacquelyn Hynes (Gifted and innovative Irish in Britain, Transfixing playing Kingsbury Guardian, Outstanding flute-playing FolkandRoots) Featuring the stunning voices of acclaimed Asian singing sensation Najma Akhtar (Najma's voice remains beyond emulation Observer Artistry and emotional daring Rolling Stone Magazine, Her voice is a heaven-sent gift Songlines) and Irish folk singer songwriter J.Eoin (A truly gifted songwriter Irish Post Steeped in Irish history and mythology Guardian Totally modern and enchanting songs Musician magazine) plus Tunisian Master Percussionist Zinga Rabhi and multi-instrumentallist Maurice Judge. An evening of soaring Indian and Celtic melodies, original composition, fantastic flights of improvisation and Arabic beats. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time.
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
AVALONIA is the new Irish/Indian/Arabic cross-over project from multi-instrumentalist and composer Jacquelyn Hynes (Gifted and innovative Irish in Britain, Transfixing playing Kingsbury Guardian, Outstanding flute-playing FolkandRoots) Featuring the stunning voices of acclaimed Asian singing sensation Najma Akhtar (Najma's voice remains beyond emulation Observer Artistry and emotional daring Rolling Stone Magazine, Her voice is a heaven-sent gift Songlines) and Irish folk singer songwriter J.Eoin (A truly gifted songwriter Irish Post Steeped in Irish history and mythology Guardian Totally modern and enchanting songs Musician magazine) plus Tunisian Master Percussionist Zinga Rabhi and multi-instrumentallist Maurice Judge. An evening of soaring Indian and Celtic melodies, original composition, fantastic flights of improvisation and Arabic beats. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time.
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Tim Crahart Blues Band
classic electric blues, gospel, jazz and original tunes. No songs about getting drunk, cheating on women or shooting people - so expect plenty of songs about trains.
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm for an 8.15 start
Venue: Caerleon The Bell Inn
Price: £7.50
classic electric blues, gospel, jazz and original tunes. No songs about getting drunk, cheating on women or shooting people - so expect plenty of songs about trains.
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm for an 8.15 start
Venue: Caerleon The Bell Inn
Price: £7.50
Cahalen Morrison & Eli West
New old-time music by two extraordinary contemporary musicians from Seattle, Washington. http://cahalenandeli.com/
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012
Time: Doors 7:30pm On Stage 8:00pm
Venue: Towersey The Three Horseshoes
Price: £10.00
New old-time music by two extraordinary contemporary musicians from Seattle, Washington. http://cahalenandeli.com/
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012
Time: Doors 7:30pm On Stage 8:00pm
Venue: Towersey The Three Horseshoes
Price: £10.00
Jez Lowe
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £11.00
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £11.00
Jez Lowe
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £8.00
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £8.00
The Will Killeen Trio
Will Killeen is a highly acclaimed Irish acoustic blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has a totally unique style; Celtic roots mixed with American blues. You can expect songs from early blues standards through to Dylan classics delivered with inimitable percussive guitar and whirling vocals. He's also considered to be one of the foremost slide guitar players in Europe today. http://willkilleen.weebly.com
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm for 8.30
Venue: Caerleon Bolero's
Price: £3.00
Will Killeen is a highly acclaimed Irish acoustic blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has a totally unique style; Celtic roots mixed with American blues. You can expect songs from early blues standards through to Dylan classics delivered with inimitable percussive guitar and whirling vocals. He's also considered to be one of the foremost slide guitar players in Europe today. http://willkilleen.weebly.com
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm for 8.30
Venue: Caerleon Bolero's
Price: £3.00
Cahalen Morrison & Eli West
When people talk about the music of Cahalen Morrison and Eli West, terms such as gorgeous, amazing, gentle, lush, sophisticated, soulful, organic and earthy get bandied around. Cahalen is a multi-instrumentalist who is equally at home playing fingerstyle guitar, lap slide, mandolin and clawhammer banjo; Before they met and sharing the same authenticity and outlook, Eli had also been a busy multi-instrumentalist, sitting in at times with the likes of Michelle Shocked and members of the Wailin Jennys and Crooked Still. The duo perform old-time music styled for the 21st century. Impeccable Verity Sharp, BBC Radio 3 A major new talent Maverick magazine www.cahalenandeli.com/
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £8.00
When people talk about the music of Cahalen Morrison and Eli West, terms such as gorgeous, amazing, gentle, lush, sophisticated, soulful, organic and earthy get bandied around. Cahalen is a multi-instrumentalist who is equally at home playing fingerstyle guitar, lap slide, mandolin and clawhammer banjo; Before they met and sharing the same authenticity and outlook, Eli had also been a busy multi-instrumentalist, sitting in at times with the likes of Michelle Shocked and members of the Wailin Jennys and Crooked Still. The duo perform old-time music styled for the 21st century. Impeccable Verity Sharp, BBC Radio 3 A major new talent Maverick magazine www.cahalenandeli.com/
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £8.00
The Raven - Cd Launch
The Raven are Stephen Moncrieff on guitar /vocals, and Carolyn Forbes on vocals/flute/guitar. We perform our own arrangements of traditional folk songs from Britain and Australia as well as covers of some of our favourite folk-style songs, and a few self-penned pieces. Separately both Steve, from Liverpool, and Carolyn, from Australia, have been playing and performing for many years. See www.theraven.me
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
The Raven are Stephen Moncrieff on guitar /vocals, and Carolyn Forbes on vocals/flute/guitar. We perform our own arrangements of traditional folk songs from Britain and Australia as well as covers of some of our favourite folk-style songs, and a few self-penned pieces. Separately both Steve, from Liverpool, and Carolyn, from Australia, have been playing and performing for many years. See www.theraven.me
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Jason Ringenberg
Nashville legend and critically acclaimed alt-country pioneer, Jason Ringenberg returns for a solo concert at The Greystones on Tuesday July 10th 2012. Expect an outstanding evening of acoustic music from one of the most significant careers in American roots music, delivered by one of its most influential artists. Jason Ringenberg was born and raised on an Illinois hog farm that bordered the Rock Island Line Railroad. He left for Nashville on July 4th 1981 to pursue his dream of making a band that could kick American roots music into the modern age! Little did he know just how far the kick would travel. He immediately formed Jason and the Scorchers and never looked back. Throughout the 1980's and 90's they tore up venues across the planet and became known as one of the most exciting live bands in music. On classic LPs like Fervor and Lost and Found they singlehandedly rewrote the history of rock 'n'roll in the South. -Rolling Stone Their instinctive ability to combine traditional country music with high energy punk rock has not been surpassed to this day. In 2008 they were awarded the Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance. There is an exhibit of them in the Country Music Hall of Fame. But Ringenberg's story does not stop there. In 1999 the Godfather of Americana (Mojo) decided to go solo. He has released five solo albums where his song writing has been lauded by everyone from the BBC to USA TODAY. Touring the world relentlessly, The Times (UK) called him one of the most exciting performers of his generation. So don't go to his shows expecting to see a sensitive singer-songwriter sitting on a stool. With his acoustic guitar and fearless charisma he will rock the house. Nashville royalty A true gentleman of alt-country and an unparalleled live performer. (Exposed Magazine) Ringenberg has gained the reputation as one of the most dynamic live performers of his generation! (The Times) Ringenberg is a songwriter of genuine range and lyrical bite Melodic, musically rich and aching with passion for the land of his childhood, his songs are on a par with anything the Americana genre has produced (Chris White, BBC Online) Tickets are available from the venue daily until 6pm.
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
Nashville legend and critically acclaimed alt-country pioneer, Jason Ringenberg returns for a solo concert at The Greystones on Tuesday July 10th 2012. Expect an outstanding evening of acoustic music from one of the most significant careers in American roots music, delivered by one of its most influential artists. Jason Ringenberg was born and raised on an Illinois hog farm that bordered the Rock Island Line Railroad. He left for Nashville on July 4th 1981 to pursue his dream of making a band that could kick American roots music into the modern age! Little did he know just how far the kick would travel. He immediately formed Jason and the Scorchers and never looked back. Throughout the 1980's and 90's they tore up venues across the planet and became known as one of the most exciting live bands in music. On classic LPs like Fervor and Lost and Found they singlehandedly rewrote the history of rock 'n'roll in the South. -Rolling Stone Their instinctive ability to combine traditional country music with high energy punk rock has not been surpassed to this day. In 2008 they were awarded the Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance. There is an exhibit of them in the Country Music Hall of Fame. But Ringenberg's story does not stop there. In 1999 the Godfather of Americana (Mojo) decided to go solo. He has released five solo albums where his song writing has been lauded by everyone from the BBC to USA TODAY. Touring the world relentlessly, The Times (UK) called him one of the most exciting performers of his generation. So don't go to his shows expecting to see a sensitive singer-songwriter sitting on a stool. With his acoustic guitar and fearless charisma he will rock the house. Nashville royalty A true gentleman of alt-country and an unparalleled live performer. (Exposed Magazine) Ringenberg has gained the reputation as one of the most dynamic live performers of his generation! (The Times) Ringenberg is a songwriter of genuine range and lyrical bite Melodic, musically rich and aching with passion for the land of his childhood, his songs are on a par with anything the Americana genre has produced (Chris White, BBC Online) Tickets are available from the venue daily until 6pm.
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
Gordie Mackeeman & His Rhythm Boys
Willowy fiddler and former frontman of the celebrated Grass Mountain Hobos from PEI. His band includes 2 former members and all enjoy playing bluegrass-influenced good-time music for the 21st Century. Fun and smiles guaranteed !
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Chichester The Chichester Inn
Price: £12.50
Willowy fiddler and former frontman of the celebrated Grass Mountain Hobos from PEI. His band includes 2 former members and all enjoy playing bluegrass-influenced good-time music for the 21st Century. Fun and smiles guaranteed !
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Chichester The Chichester Inn
Price: £12.50
Martin Stephenson
Martin is an extremely gifted singer, songwriter, musician and performer. Originally influenced by the punk rock era, his free spirit incorporated a musical range from rockabilly through show tunes and straight rock to the success of The Daintees, of which he was a founder member in the '80s. His early love of literature and music led to the formation of the first Daintees line-up in his early teens. After becoming something of a busking sensation, Newcastle record label Kitchenware signed Martin and The Daintees and sent them into the studio. After two singles, notable among which was 1982's intoxicating "Roll On Summertime", they release their debut album 'Boat To Bolivia'. See more info at martinstephenson.me.uk
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £11.00
Martin is an extremely gifted singer, songwriter, musician and performer. Originally influenced by the punk rock era, his free spirit incorporated a musical range from rockabilly through show tunes and straight rock to the success of The Daintees, of which he was a founder member in the '80s. His early love of literature and music led to the formation of the first Daintees line-up in his early teens. After becoming something of a busking sensation, Newcastle record label Kitchenware signed Martin and The Daintees and sent them into the studio. After two singles, notable among which was 1982's intoxicating "Roll On Summertime", they release their debut album 'Boat To Bolivia'. See more info at martinstephenson.me.uk
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £11.00
Wicker Bones
Students £8 on door only (proof required) Hailing from Dublin, a unique take on folk music utilising electronics, unconventional keys, dissonance and polyrhythmic juxtapositions. The music is raw and powerful. Since 2009 Wicker Bones have been bringing folk music to the people of Dublin. They began life as a ballad band who secured a number of residencies in pubs and gradually they began to write their own material and left the world of pub playing to perform at nearly every major festival in Ireland in 2010 and 2011 garnering great response. In 2010 they recorded their debut Ep 'The Martry Sessions' with Tony O'Brien of Empty Riff Productions, a recording that has been described as 'raw and powerful'. They finally saw the release of this Ep at The Mercantile, Dublin in October 2011 to a packed house. In September 2011 Wicker Bones became the first Irish group to be invited to perform at the World Culture Festival, Louyang, China and have been secured for this festival and another in Shanghai in 2012. It is through their own compositions and original arrangements that they have both carried on the tradition of Irish folk and explored new avenues of expression utilising more contemporary techniques such as unconventional keys, dissonance and poly rhythmic juxtapositions. They have impressed audiences throughout Ireland, the UK, Europe and China with their own unique brand of Irish music. Wicker Bones are currently working on original material for their first album which is earmarked for recording and release in 2012. http://breakingtunes.com/wickerbones https://www.facebook.com/WickerBones
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Students £8 on door only (proof required) Hailing from Dublin, a unique take on folk music utilising electronics, unconventional keys, dissonance and polyrhythmic juxtapositions. The music is raw and powerful. Since 2009 Wicker Bones have been bringing folk music to the people of Dublin. They began life as a ballad band who secured a number of residencies in pubs and gradually they began to write their own material and left the world of pub playing to perform at nearly every major festival in Ireland in 2010 and 2011 garnering great response. In 2010 they recorded their debut Ep 'The Martry Sessions' with Tony O'Brien of Empty Riff Productions, a recording that has been described as 'raw and powerful'. They finally saw the release of this Ep at The Mercantile, Dublin in October 2011 to a packed house. In September 2011 Wicker Bones became the first Irish group to be invited to perform at the World Culture Festival, Louyang, China and have been secured for this festival and another in Shanghai in 2012. It is through their own compositions and original arrangements that they have both carried on the tradition of Irish folk and explored new avenues of expression utilising more contemporary techniques such as unconventional keys, dissonance and poly rhythmic juxtapositions. They have impressed audiences throughout Ireland, the UK, Europe and China with their own unique brand of Irish music. Wicker Bones are currently working on original material for their first album which is earmarked for recording and release in 2012. http://breakingtunes.com/wickerbones https://www.facebook.com/WickerBones
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Bayou Brothers And Sister Zydeco Band
Students £7 on door only (proof required) The Bayou Brothers will have Blues legend, Lazy Lester Johnson (nearly 80 years young!), up for 3 blues nominations next year, on tour with us. A one time thing. BAYOU BROTHERS and SISTER Zydeco Band With a sound straight out of Louisiana's dance clubs, bayou festivals and backyard crawfish boils, the BAYOU BROTHERS will rock you right on into "Fat Tuesday" with their extensive experience and endless enthusiasm to deliver a rousing, rollicking, heart thumpin', foot stompin' musical gumbo y'all won't soon forget!!! Start with a blend of accordion, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and rubboard, add three-part harmonies, mix it up with a lot of rockin' Zydeco, blues, R&B and that great Mardi Gras sound, toss in dazzling showmanship and a big old dance floor and you get the hot, spicy musical jambalaya that IS the BAYOU BROTHERS and SISTER!!! Biography The Bayou Brothers started in 1995 with a shared love of Cajun and Zydeco music by founder John Chambers, on accordion and keyboards, and Ric Lee, laying down Zydeco and Cajun dance grooves on the drums. Throughout the last 15 years, they have been playing their music at festivals and concerts venues all over the southwest and are well known for their rowdy shows, bluesy Zydeco accordion grooves and up tempo Cajun romps. Charles Burton's masterful guitar playing and Roger Daschlé's funky bass lines drive the band and fans Zydeco dance crazy! Adding to the Bayou Brothers' sound is sax and percussion player, Thomas Podgoretsky, "making that horn section visually work in the groove" and the "can't keep your feet still" rubboard grooves and rhythms of Judy Seid. Meet The Band John Chambers ~ Accordion, keyboards and vocals John "Squeezebox" Chambers, a California native, started accordion lessons at the tender age of 8. Practicing was not the most favorite for Johnny, but one hour before dinner and one hour after dinner was what Mom wanted or NO DINNER! At age 14, the Beatles came to the US and the accordion was replaced by a VOX organ. Mom was not happy but got used to it and little Johnny (not so little by now) excelled and learned every song on the radio and from records. After time spent in the army, John returned and started playing music, and singing in local bars and clubs any gig that paid a few bucks. John heard of a cool music called Zydeco, from Louisiana, and he never looked back! Searching for that "special accordion" he found one perfect for that kick'n zydeco sound. On a road trip through Louisiana and the Creole states, "Squeezebox" was converted and "THE BAYOU BROTHERS" was born. Ric Lee ~ Drums and percussion Ric Lee is a direct descendant of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and is from a very southern musical family steeped in the tradition of Americana and Cajun music. Ric started playing drums at the age 10 years old. He made his own drumsticks out of scrap wood and began learning how to play drums. He began playing in the school band and started playing professionally at the age of 16 for local events. Ric's family moved to California from Louisiana and Ric attended college in Los Angeles to study music. He started touring with a band "Rocky Faith", where he revisited his southern roots. While playing a gig in Lake Charles, LA, his band opened for Queen Ida at a local club. Ric was mesmerized and connected with the Zydeco and Cajun beats, which became a hallmark of Ric's style. Ric, along with co-founder John Chambers on accordion, started Bayou Brothers in 1995. Ric's major influences are Boozoo Chavis, Keith Frank, Queen Ida, Brian Jack, Beausoleil and Lisa Haley. Charles Burton ~ Guitar and vocals Born in Los Angeles in 1958, "Lake Charles" Burton plays with fire, and when he does, his articulation and phrasing are instantly recognizable. This tall drink of water has been playing Blues, Country, and Americana Roots music for over forty years. He has played lead guitar in Country bands all over the world, and has headlined and played with the late great Hosea Leavy. As a blues guitarist and singer, he has released four CDs and has toured Europe, headlining festivals for many years. In 2007/2008, he toured Scandinavia with Big Jack Johnson and the Oilers, playing over 200 gigs in seven months! In 2009 he won San Diego's International Blues Challenge and also took first place in San Diego's King of the Blues. Widely regarded as one of the best blues guitarist on the West coast, "Lake" Charles Burton, San Diego's Blues Ambassador, brings a down home flavor to the Bayou Brothers' Louisiana Zydeco gumbo! Roger Daschlé ~ Bass and vocals A multitalented instrumentalist, our bassist, Roger, started out playing drums in high school, then moved on to a guitar position in a band called The Romans. He has been a professional musician ever since, playing all styles of music from classical and swing to ethnic Americana. After his service in the Air Force, Roger moved to Slidell, Louisiana. It was during these years in Roger's life that his eyes were opened to the traditional music and culture of the good people of Louisiana. Upon his return to San Diego, he started working with the Bayou Brothers on electric bass and double bass. Roger's musical influences include BB King, Johnny Guitar Watson, Jimmi Reed, Louis Armstrong, Louie Prima, Boozoo Chavis and Clifton Chenier. Thomas Podgoretsky ~ Saxophone, rubboard, percussion and vocals A native Californian and born of Russian immigrants, Thomas has been a performer from the age of seven. Being a multi-instrumentalist, he has been playing music and performing all his life. His introduction to Europe had him learning how to busk in the streets of Paris, playing saxophone and guitar. He had graduated to playing in circus shows, theatre and many types of music groups. Thom has also worked as a disaster inspector for many years and has worked in Louisiana many, many times during hurricanes and floods. An emotional time for him was when he was deployed to work Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita in 2005 for many months, where he was enabled to help hundreds of people during the tough times the people of Louisiana endured. He was brought even closer to the traditions, culture and music of Louisiana. Thomas is one of the creators of the internationally known Gator By The Bay Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival in San Diego, California. Judy Seid ~ Rubboard, percussion Judy, our Bayou Sister, has an infectious passion and love for the Louisiana zydeco beat. Audiences love watching her move & groove while scrubbin' the rubboard to fast-tempo zydeco rhythms as well as slow and easy waltzes. Judy began as a member of the Bontemps Social Club of San Diego over 15 years ago, and has dovetailed her love for zydeco music and dancing into her creative and high-energy style, which has been called rubboard jammin'. Sister Judy has become one of the best female rubboard players to emerge on the scene. Instrumentation Ric Lee - Percussion, Drums John Chambers - Vocals, keyboards, Accordian Roger Daschlé - Vocals, Double Bass, Bass Charles Burton - Vocals, Guitar Judy Seid - rubboard Thomas Podgoretsky - Vocals, Saxophone, Percussion. Discography Zydeco Shoes - CD - 2008 Bayou Brothers Live - CD - 2006 Let Snow Zydeco - CD - 2009 Santa Digs Zydeco - 2010 Take Us To The Mardi Gras - CD 2010 Music For The Feet - CD - 2011
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Students £7 on door only (proof required) The Bayou Brothers will have Blues legend, Lazy Lester Johnson (nearly 80 years young!), up for 3 blues nominations next year, on tour with us. A one time thing. BAYOU BROTHERS and SISTER Zydeco Band With a sound straight out of Louisiana's dance clubs, bayou festivals and backyard crawfish boils, the BAYOU BROTHERS will rock you right on into "Fat Tuesday" with their extensive experience and endless enthusiasm to deliver a rousing, rollicking, heart thumpin', foot stompin' musical gumbo y'all won't soon forget!!! Start with a blend of accordion, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and rubboard, add three-part harmonies, mix it up with a lot of rockin' Zydeco, blues, R&B and that great Mardi Gras sound, toss in dazzling showmanship and a big old dance floor and you get the hot, spicy musical jambalaya that IS the BAYOU BROTHERS and SISTER!!! Biography The Bayou Brothers started in 1995 with a shared love of Cajun and Zydeco music by founder John Chambers, on accordion and keyboards, and Ric Lee, laying down Zydeco and Cajun dance grooves on the drums. Throughout the last 15 years, they have been playing their music at festivals and concerts venues all over the southwest and are well known for their rowdy shows, bluesy Zydeco accordion grooves and up tempo Cajun romps. Charles Burton's masterful guitar playing and Roger Daschlé's funky bass lines drive the band and fans Zydeco dance crazy! Adding to the Bayou Brothers' sound is sax and percussion player, Thomas Podgoretsky, "making that horn section visually work in the groove" and the "can't keep your feet still" rubboard grooves and rhythms of Judy Seid. Meet The Band John Chambers ~ Accordion, keyboards and vocals John "Squeezebox" Chambers, a California native, started accordion lessons at the tender age of 8. Practicing was not the most favorite for Johnny, but one hour before dinner and one hour after dinner was what Mom wanted or NO DINNER! At age 14, the Beatles came to the US and the accordion was replaced by a VOX organ. Mom was not happy but got used to it and little Johnny (not so little by now) excelled and learned every song on the radio and from records. After time spent in the army, John returned and started playing music, and singing in local bars and clubs any gig that paid a few bucks. John heard of a cool music called Zydeco, from Louisiana, and he never looked back! Searching for that "special accordion" he found one perfect for that kick'n zydeco sound. On a road trip through Louisiana and the Creole states, "Squeezebox" was converted and "THE BAYOU BROTHERS" was born. Ric Lee ~ Drums and percussion Ric Lee is a direct descendant of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and is from a very southern musical family steeped in the tradition of Americana and Cajun music. Ric started playing drums at the age 10 years old. He made his own drumsticks out of scrap wood and began learning how to play drums. He began playing in the school band and started playing professionally at the age of 16 for local events. Ric's family moved to California from Louisiana and Ric attended college in Los Angeles to study music. He started touring with a band "Rocky Faith", where he revisited his southern roots. While playing a gig in Lake Charles, LA, his band opened for Queen Ida at a local club. Ric was mesmerized and connected with the Zydeco and Cajun beats, which became a hallmark of Ric's style. Ric, along with co-founder John Chambers on accordion, started Bayou Brothers in 1995. Ric's major influences are Boozoo Chavis, Keith Frank, Queen Ida, Brian Jack, Beausoleil and Lisa Haley. Charles Burton ~ Guitar and vocals Born in Los Angeles in 1958, "Lake Charles" Burton plays with fire, and when he does, his articulation and phrasing are instantly recognizable. This tall drink of water has been playing Blues, Country, and Americana Roots music for over forty years. He has played lead guitar in Country bands all over the world, and has headlined and played with the late great Hosea Leavy. As a blues guitarist and singer, he has released four CDs and has toured Europe, headlining festivals for many years. In 2007/2008, he toured Scandinavia with Big Jack Johnson and the Oilers, playing over 200 gigs in seven months! In 2009 he won San Diego's International Blues Challenge and also took first place in San Diego's King of the Blues. Widely regarded as one of the best blues guitarist on the West coast, "Lake" Charles Burton, San Diego's Blues Ambassador, brings a down home flavor to the Bayou Brothers' Louisiana Zydeco gumbo! Roger Daschlé ~ Bass and vocals A multitalented instrumentalist, our bassist, Roger, started out playing drums in high school, then moved on to a guitar position in a band called The Romans. He has been a professional musician ever since, playing all styles of music from classical and swing to ethnic Americana. After his service in the Air Force, Roger moved to Slidell, Louisiana. It was during these years in Roger's life that his eyes were opened to the traditional music and culture of the good people of Louisiana. Upon his return to San Diego, he started working with the Bayou Brothers on electric bass and double bass. Roger's musical influences include BB King, Johnny Guitar Watson, Jimmi Reed, Louis Armstrong, Louie Prima, Boozoo Chavis and Clifton Chenier. Thomas Podgoretsky ~ Saxophone, rubboard, percussion and vocals A native Californian and born of Russian immigrants, Thomas has been a performer from the age of seven. Being a multi-instrumentalist, he has been playing music and performing all his life. His introduction to Europe had him learning how to busk in the streets of Paris, playing saxophone and guitar. He had graduated to playing in circus shows, theatre and many types of music groups. Thom has also worked as a disaster inspector for many years and has worked in Louisiana many, many times during hurricanes and floods. An emotional time for him was when he was deployed to work Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita in 2005 for many months, where he was enabled to help hundreds of people during the tough times the people of Louisiana endured. He was brought even closer to the traditions, culture and music of Louisiana. Thomas is one of the creators of the internationally known Gator By The Bay Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival in San Diego, California. Judy Seid ~ Rubboard, percussion Judy, our Bayou Sister, has an infectious passion and love for the Louisiana zydeco beat. Audiences love watching her move & groove while scrubbin' the rubboard to fast-tempo zydeco rhythms as well as slow and easy waltzes. Judy began as a member of the Bontemps Social Club of San Diego over 15 years ago, and has dovetailed her love for zydeco music and dancing into her creative and high-energy style, which has been called rubboard jammin'. Sister Judy has become one of the best female rubboard players to emerge on the scene. Instrumentation Ric Lee - Percussion, Drums John Chambers - Vocals, keyboards, Accordian Roger Daschlé - Vocals, Double Bass, Bass Charles Burton - Vocals, Guitar Judy Seid - rubboard Thomas Podgoretsky - Vocals, Saxophone, Percussion. Discography Zydeco Shoes - CD - 2008 Bayou Brothers Live - CD - 2006 Let Snow Zydeco - CD - 2009 Santa Digs Zydeco - 2010 Take Us To The Mardi Gras - CD 2010 Music For The Feet - CD - 2011
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Otis Gibbs
Otis Gibbs is a man in search of an honest experience. Gibbs is often referred to as a folk artist, but that is a simplistic way to describe a man who has planted over 7,000 trees, slept in hobo jungles, walked with nomadic shepherds in Romania, was a fifth grade yo-yo champion and once wrestled a bear (and lost).
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Wakefield Henry Boons Yard Bar
Price: £9.00
Otis Gibbs is a man in search of an honest experience. Gibbs is often referred to as a folk artist, but that is a simplistic way to describe a man who has planted over 7,000 trees, slept in hobo jungles, walked with nomadic shepherds in Romania, was a fifth grade yo-yo champion and once wrestled a bear (and lost).
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Wakefield Henry Boons Yard Bar
Price: £9.00
Spider John Koerner
Spider John Koerner, old school Americana musician and living legend, returns to the Green Note for another unmissible show. Now aged 73, Spider John first hit US national fame in the early 1960s as a member of folk blues trio Koerner, Ray & Glover. They made a great series of Blues, Rags & Hollers albums for Elektra which even the Beatles admitted to being fans of, and stormed events like Newport Folk Festival. With his individual guitar and harmonica style Koerner became a massively popular solo performer continuing to record solo or in the company of other US folk legends like Ramblin' Jack Elliott. Since the passing of Dave Ray, in 2002, Koerner and Tony Glover still occasionally appear as a duo. Koerner also tours with fiddle master 'Chip' Taylor Smith who will be accompanying 'Spider' on July 12th. The New Yorker wrote He was one of the first to turn Dylan on to folk music. Bonnie Raitt covered one of Koerner's songs on her début album, and his fans have included John Lennon and David Bowie. Watching Koerner perform might be the closest you can get to understanding how eighty years ago Charley Patton, alone on guitar, kept a roomful of people partying until the sun came up. Bob Dylan says Koerner was an exciting singer we began playing a lot together. I learned a lot of songs off Koerner PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.50
Spider John Koerner, old school Americana musician and living legend, returns to the Green Note for another unmissible show. Now aged 73, Spider John first hit US national fame in the early 1960s as a member of folk blues trio Koerner, Ray & Glover. They made a great series of Blues, Rags & Hollers albums for Elektra which even the Beatles admitted to being fans of, and stormed events like Newport Folk Festival. With his individual guitar and harmonica style Koerner became a massively popular solo performer continuing to record solo or in the company of other US folk legends like Ramblin' Jack Elliott. Since the passing of Dave Ray, in 2002, Koerner and Tony Glover still occasionally appear as a duo. Koerner also tours with fiddle master 'Chip' Taylor Smith who will be accompanying 'Spider' on July 12th. The New Yorker wrote He was one of the first to turn Dylan on to folk music. Bonnie Raitt covered one of Koerner's songs on her début album, and his fans have included John Lennon and David Bowie. Watching Koerner perform might be the closest you can get to understanding how eighty years ago Charley Patton, alone on guitar, kept a roomful of people partying until the sun came up. Bob Dylan says Koerner was an exciting singer we began playing a lot together. I learned a lot of songs off Koerner PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.50
Debby Mcclatchy
Debby has been a favourite American guest here over the decades (this will be her 13th visit), but in fact it is all of 6 years since we last enjoyed her delightful singing and old-time banjo playing. She is a great entertainer with a rich store of songs, tunes and stories, not to be missed!
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £9.00
Debby has been a favourite American guest here over the decades (this will be her 13th visit), but in fact it is all of 6 years since we last enjoyed her delightful singing and old-time banjo playing. She is a great entertainer with a rich store of songs, tunes and stories, not to be missed!
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £9.00
Debby Mcclatchy
Debby has been a favourite American guest here over the decades (this will be her 13th visit), but in fact it is all of 6 years since we last enjoyed her delightful singing and old-time banjo playing. She is a great entertainer with a rich store of songs, tunes and stories, not to be missed!
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
Debby has been a favourite American guest here over the decades (this will be her 13th visit), but in fact it is all of 6 years since we last enjoyed her delightful singing and old-time banjo playing. She is a great entertainer with a rich store of songs, tunes and stories, not to be missed!
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
Cahalen Morrison & Eli West
Cahalen Morrison is a genuine, old-time musician, who blends his love of American roots music with the dusty land of his childhood in rural New Mexico. Building on influences like Norman Blake, Greg Brown, and Tim O'Brien, his music twists and turns in familiar, yet unexpected ways. Eli West, a distinctive multi-instrumentalist with bluegrass roots, has found common ground with Cahalen from which many beautiful ideas have grown. Based in Seattle, Eli enjoys arranging and writing with an addiction to syncopation and crooked harmonies. Their guitars, banjos, mandolins and harmonies will carry you far off the beaten path to a place under open Western skies. Their debut album The Holy Coming of the Storm hit #34 on the Roots Music Report's top folk albums of 2011 and established the duo as a major force: legendary BBC presenter Bob Harris said it wasquite extraordinary. Think Old Time. Think back porch.
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £8.00
Cahalen Morrison is a genuine, old-time musician, who blends his love of American roots music with the dusty land of his childhood in rural New Mexico. Building on influences like Norman Blake, Greg Brown, and Tim O'Brien, his music twists and turns in familiar, yet unexpected ways. Eli West, a distinctive multi-instrumentalist with bluegrass roots, has found common ground with Cahalen from which many beautiful ideas have grown. Based in Seattle, Eli enjoys arranging and writing with an addiction to syncopation and crooked harmonies. Their guitars, banjos, mandolins and harmonies will carry you far off the beaten path to a place under open Western skies. Their debut album The Holy Coming of the Storm hit #34 on the Roots Music Report's top folk albums of 2011 and established the duo as a major force: legendary BBC presenter Bob Harris said it wasquite extraordinary. Think Old Time. Think back porch.
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £8.00
Dave Swarbrick
Dave has been in all the major Folk Super Groups and played with luminaries of the Folk world; the Ian Campbell Folk Group in the early 60s, Martin Carthy in tha ltae 1960s - this remarkable pairing played an important part in the tremendous shake up given to British folk music in the middle to late 60s. In 1969 he joined Fairport Convention and his contribution to folk and folk/rock music is legendary and well documented. In 1984 Dave left Fairport and, along with Kevin Dempsey, Chris Leslie and Martin Jenkins, formed Whippersnapper, a group renowned for its drive and acoustic prowess. In 1989 Dave decided to leave to concentrate on solo work and revive his partnership with Martin Carthy. In the early 90s Dave and Martin were members of the folk "supergroup" Band of Hope along with such luminaries as Roy Bailey, Steafan Hannigan, John Kirkpatrick and Chris Parkinson. The band toured twice and produced one CD, "Rhythm and Reds". In 2004 Swarb received a Lifetime Achievement Award in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and in 2006 Fairport Convention received an award for "Liege And Lief". In 2007 Swarb received another award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, this time for Best Duo (with Martin Carthy) as well as being nominated in the best instrumentalist category. In 2008 he won the Hancock Award for Musician of the Year. In 2010 Swarb released 'raison d'être', his first solo album for nearly 20 years. Reviewed in over 20 publications, it received a four star award in Mojo and was described as "truly stunning" by Living Tradition. FROOTS said, " His fiddle flits and swoops like a swallow in full flight" whilst R2(Rock'n'Reel) praised his "masterclasses in bowing". EFDSS Magazine described it as "the work of a fine fiddler who simply refuses to lie down and rest on his not inconsiderable laurels."
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: London King's Head, Crouch End
Price: £15.00
Dave has been in all the major Folk Super Groups and played with luminaries of the Folk world; the Ian Campbell Folk Group in the early 60s, Martin Carthy in tha ltae 1960s - this remarkable pairing played an important part in the tremendous shake up given to British folk music in the middle to late 60s. In 1969 he joined Fairport Convention and his contribution to folk and folk/rock music is legendary and well documented. In 1984 Dave left Fairport and, along with Kevin Dempsey, Chris Leslie and Martin Jenkins, formed Whippersnapper, a group renowned for its drive and acoustic prowess. In 1989 Dave decided to leave to concentrate on solo work and revive his partnership with Martin Carthy. In the early 90s Dave and Martin were members of the folk "supergroup" Band of Hope along with such luminaries as Roy Bailey, Steafan Hannigan, John Kirkpatrick and Chris Parkinson. The band toured twice and produced one CD, "Rhythm and Reds". In 2004 Swarb received a Lifetime Achievement Award in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and in 2006 Fairport Convention received an award for "Liege And Lief". In 2007 Swarb received another award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, this time for Best Duo (with Martin Carthy) as well as being nominated in the best instrumentalist category. In 2008 he won the Hancock Award for Musician of the Year. In 2010 Swarb released 'raison d'être', his first solo album for nearly 20 years. Reviewed in over 20 publications, it received a four star award in Mojo and was described as "truly stunning" by Living Tradition. FROOTS said, " His fiddle flits and swoops like a swallow in full flight" whilst R2(Rock'n'Reel) praised his "masterclasses in bowing". EFDSS Magazine described it as "the work of a fine fiddler who simply refuses to lie down and rest on his not inconsiderable laurels."
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: London King's Head, Crouch End
Price: £15.00
Cahalen Morrison And Eli West - Old-time Music For The 21st Century From Seattle
Cahalen Morrison and Eli West On tour from Seattle Old-time music styled for the 21st century When people talk about the music of Cahalen Morrison and Eli West, terms such as gorgeous, amazing, gentle, lush, sophisticated, soulful, organic and earthy get bandied around. Cahalen is a multi-instrumentalist who is equally at home playing fingerstyle guitar, lap slide, mandolin and clawhammer banjo; Before they met, Eli had also been a busy multi-instrumentalist, sitting in at times with the likes of Michelle Shocked and members of the Wailin Jennys and Crooked Still. When they released their stunning debut album, The Holy Coming of The Storm it met with instantaneous reaction on both sides of the Atlantic . Bob Harris invited them to record a session for his BBC Radio 2 show, saying their music was quite extraordinary, and Mary Ann Kennedy recorded a studio session for World on 3 as well. They created such an impact during their first ever UK tour in 2011 that Celtic Connections gave them a show of their own in Glasgow in January. This year they will be among the headliners at the Larmer Tree Festival and play the Summertyne Festival in Newcastle. See them here first! 'Outstanding' fRoots magazine 'Thrilling' - The List 'Impeccable' Verity Sharp, BBC Radio 3 www.cahalenandeli.com
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: South Molton The George Hotel
Price: £10.00
Cahalen Morrison and Eli West On tour from Seattle Old-time music styled for the 21st century When people talk about the music of Cahalen Morrison and Eli West, terms such as gorgeous, amazing, gentle, lush, sophisticated, soulful, organic and earthy get bandied around. Cahalen is a multi-instrumentalist who is equally at home playing fingerstyle guitar, lap slide, mandolin and clawhammer banjo; Before they met, Eli had also been a busy multi-instrumentalist, sitting in at times with the likes of Michelle Shocked and members of the Wailin Jennys and Crooked Still. When they released their stunning debut album, The Holy Coming of The Storm it met with instantaneous reaction on both sides of the Atlantic . Bob Harris invited them to record a session for his BBC Radio 2 show, saying their music was quite extraordinary, and Mary Ann Kennedy recorded a studio session for World on 3 as well. They created such an impact during their first ever UK tour in 2011 that Celtic Connections gave them a show of their own in Glasgow in January. This year they will be among the headliners at the Larmer Tree Festival and play the Summertyne Festival in Newcastle. See them here first! 'Outstanding' fRoots magazine 'Thrilling' - The List 'Impeccable' Verity Sharp, BBC Radio 3 www.cahalenandeli.com
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: South Molton The George Hotel
Price: £10.00
Acoustic Strawbs
Acoustic Strawbs play a selection of key tracks from earlier (in some cases no longer available) Witchwood release and a few surprises - live tracks of songs never released before in acoustic form Doors open 6.30pm Show starts 7.30pm Ample free parking Fully licenced
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £15.00
Acoustic Strawbs play a selection of key tracks from earlier (in some cases no longer available) Witchwood release and a few surprises - live tracks of songs never released before in acoustic form Doors open 6.30pm Show starts 7.30pm Ample free parking Fully licenced
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £15.00
Matt Woosey - Slap'n'picking Guitarist
A contemporary blues artiste from the West Midlands, who combines an explosive slap-and-pick right hand guitar technique and big-range blues vocals.
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £3.00
A contemporary blues artiste from the West Midlands, who combines an explosive slap-and-pick right hand guitar technique and big-range blues vocals.
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 9.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £3.00
The Pine Hill Haints
http://www.myspace.com/pinehillhaints The Pine Hill Haints are a traditional bluegrass/folk/honky tonk/country band fromAlabama, though the band members themselves describe their unique southern roots music as Alabama Ghost Music. The Haints are composed of Jamie Barrier on guitar and vocals, wife Katie Kat Barrier onwashboard and mandolin, Matt Bakula on washtub bass and tenor banjo, and Ben Rhyne on snare drum. Current lineup Jamie Barrier - vocals, guitars, fiddle Katie Kat Barrier washboard, mandolin, saw Matt Bakula - washtub, tenor banjo Ben Rhyne snare Joey Barrier - banjo Jon Lucius - accordion Former members Travis Hightower - washtub Roger Holcombe - snare Rymodee - saw Bradley Williams - washtub Jeremy Dale Henderson- snare Matt Comer- snare Mike Posey - accordion
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £6.00
http://www.myspace.com/pinehillhaints The Pine Hill Haints are a traditional bluegrass/folk/honky tonk/country band fromAlabama, though the band members themselves describe their unique southern roots music as Alabama Ghost Music. The Haints are composed of Jamie Barrier on guitar and vocals, wife Katie Kat Barrier onwashboard and mandolin, Matt Bakula on washtub bass and tenor banjo, and Ben Rhyne on snare drum. Current lineup Jamie Barrier - vocals, guitars, fiddle Katie Kat Barrier washboard, mandolin, saw Matt Bakula - washtub, tenor banjo Ben Rhyne snare Joey Barrier - banjo Jon Lucius - accordion Former members Travis Hightower - washtub Roger Holcombe - snare Rymodee - saw Bradley Williams - washtub Jeremy Dale Henderson- snare Matt Comer- snare Mike Posey - accordion
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £6.00
Gordie Mackeeman & The Rhythm Boys
Former Grass Mountain Hobos frontman and his award-winning bluegrass-influenced Canadian band from Prince Edward Island playing hugely enjoyable fiddle and banjo-led music. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time.
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Former Grass Mountain Hobos frontman and his award-winning bluegrass-influenced Canadian band from Prince Edward Island playing hugely enjoyable fiddle and banjo-led music. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time.
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Tattie Jam
Tattie Jam offer a distinctive brew of songs, from dark ballads and protest songs to off-the wall humour, and tunes ranging from slow airs to driving Strathspeys and kinetic jigs and reels. Much of our material's given a playful or funky contemporary twist, with contrast provided by the odd starker a capella song or unaccompanied tune. Our material's a diverse but harmonious blend of reinterpreted songs and tunes plundered from the hugely rich Scottish tradition, and songs and tunes written by Ruaridh. Thoughtful arrangements and the fact both musicians harmonise vocals whilst playing elements of lead, rhythm and percussion give Tattie Jam a sound that's quite unmistakable, and consistently surprises new listeners with its size and scope.
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Bridgwater Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Tattie Jam offer a distinctive brew of songs, from dark ballads and protest songs to off-the wall humour, and tunes ranging from slow airs to driving Strathspeys and kinetic jigs and reels. Much of our material's given a playful or funky contemporary twist, with contrast provided by the odd starker a capella song or unaccompanied tune. Our material's a diverse but harmonious blend of reinterpreted songs and tunes plundered from the hugely rich Scottish tradition, and songs and tunes written by Ruaridh. Thoughtful arrangements and the fact both musicians harmonise vocals whilst playing elements of lead, rhythm and percussion give Tattie Jam a sound that's quite unmistakable, and consistently surprises new listeners with its size and scope.
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Bridgwater Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Tattie Jam
Tattie Jam offer a distinctive brew of songs, from dark ballads and protest songs to off-the wall humour, and tunes ranging from slow airs to driving Strathspeys and kinetic jigs and reels. Much of our material's given a playful or funky contemporary twist, with contrast provided by the odd starker a capella song or unaccompanied tune. Our material's a diverse but harmonious blend of reinterpreted songs and tunes plundered from the hugely rich Scottish tradition, and songs and tunes written by Ruaridh. Thoughtful arrangements and the fact both musicians harmonise vocals whilst playing elements of lead, rhythm and percussion give Tattie Jam a sound that's quite unmistakable, and consistently surprises new listeners with its size and scope.
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Bridgwater Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Tattie Jam offer a distinctive brew of songs, from dark ballads and protest songs to off-the wall humour, and tunes ranging from slow airs to driving Strathspeys and kinetic jigs and reels. Much of our material's given a playful or funky contemporary twist, with contrast provided by the odd starker a capella song or unaccompanied tune. Our material's a diverse but harmonious blend of reinterpreted songs and tunes plundered from the hugely rich Scottish tradition, and songs and tunes written by Ruaridh. Thoughtful arrangements and the fact both musicians harmonise vocals whilst playing elements of lead, rhythm and percussion give Tattie Jam a sound that's quite unmistakable, and consistently surprises new listeners with its size and scope.
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Bridgwater Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Pindrop #14 W/ Moses
MOSES where (and occasionally are) a cult UK Alt Folk band fronted by brothers David and Paul Mosley in the early noughties. Bold harmony laden songs with beautiful, unexpected acoustic arrangements brought them a surprise cult BBC Radio 2 hit with 'No-ones' home' which led to them being hailed as the favourite band of both Graham Coxon and Jamie Oliver. Tours with Dodgy, Cast, Sam Brown, Shane MacGowan, Martin Stephenson, The Fence Collective and many more saw them develop into a famously crowd pleasing, banter laden live act that won over festival crowds from Glastonbury to Bestival and gained them the Best Live Act Award at the Soho Festival. 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of their debut album 'The Swimming Zoo'. There will be some gigs to celebrate. ... and are playing this very special home coming gig in an intimate and lovely venue, Capacity for this gig is only 70 so you would be advised to buy advanced tickets, this will sell out. Support acts to be confirmed.
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Hartlepool The Moorings Eaterie
Price: £6.00
MOSES where (and occasionally are) a cult UK Alt Folk band fronted by brothers David and Paul Mosley in the early noughties. Bold harmony laden songs with beautiful, unexpected acoustic arrangements brought them a surprise cult BBC Radio 2 hit with 'No-ones' home' which led to them being hailed as the favourite band of both Graham Coxon and Jamie Oliver. Tours with Dodgy, Cast, Sam Brown, Shane MacGowan, Martin Stephenson, The Fence Collective and many more saw them develop into a famously crowd pleasing, banter laden live act that won over festival crowds from Glastonbury to Bestival and gained them the Best Live Act Award at the Soho Festival. 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of their debut album 'The Swimming Zoo'. There will be some gigs to celebrate. ... and are playing this very special home coming gig in an intimate and lovely venue, Capacity for this gig is only 70 so you would be advised to buy advanced tickets, this will sell out. Support acts to be confirmed.
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Hartlepool The Moorings Eaterie
Price: £6.00
Martin Curtis
Martin runs the Cardrona festival in New Zealand and tells stories as well as singing with guitar accompaniment
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Minehead Acorn Folk Club
Price: £6.00
Martin runs the Cardrona festival in New Zealand and tells stories as well as singing with guitar accompaniment
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Minehead Acorn Folk Club
Price: £6.00
Martin Curtis
Martin runs the Cardrona festival in New Zealand and tells stories as well as singing with guitar accompaniment
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Minehead Acorn Folk Club
Price: £3.00
Martin runs the Cardrona festival in New Zealand and tells stories as well as singing with guitar accompaniment
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Minehead Acorn Folk Club
Price: £3.00
Otis Gibbs
Otis Gibbs is an old-school troubadour who you might say has picked up the mantle of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. He sings of everyday folks, not always the desperate or destitute, but the overlooked and underappreciated and he blends the personal and political with consummate ease. Otis, above all else, is a damn fine songwriter. Otis has sacrificed many of the comforts most of us take for granted, so that he could live a creative life. Much of his work concentrates on the world that is ignored by pop culture, sometimes forgotten, obsolete or simply marginalized, it is a world that doesn't fit into a twenty-second sound bite or a White House talking point. Otis has spent the last fifteen years travelling across America and around the globe documenting this world, and has a story to share about each stop along the way. Don't miss him at this latest stop on his journey.
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sevenoaks The Rock Plaza
Price: £12.00
Otis Gibbs is an old-school troubadour who you might say has picked up the mantle of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. He sings of everyday folks, not always the desperate or destitute, but the overlooked and underappreciated and he blends the personal and political with consummate ease. Otis, above all else, is a damn fine songwriter. Otis has sacrificed many of the comforts most of us take for granted, so that he could live a creative life. Much of his work concentrates on the world that is ignored by pop culture, sometimes forgotten, obsolete or simply marginalized, it is a world that doesn't fit into a twenty-second sound bite or a White House talking point. Otis has spent the last fifteen years travelling across America and around the globe documenting this world, and has a story to share about each stop along the way. Don't miss him at this latest stop on his journey.
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sevenoaks The Rock Plaza
Price: £12.00
Bayou Brothers
The Bayou Brothers: The Bayou Brothers started in 1995 with a shared love of Cajun and Zydeco music by founder John Chambers, on accordion and keyboards, and Ric Lee, laying down Zydeco and Cajun dance grooves on the drums. Throughout the last 15 years, they have been playing their music at festivals and concerts venues all over the southwest and are well known for their rowdy shows, bluesy Zydeco accordion grooves and up tempo Cajun romps. Charles Burton's masterful guitar playing and Roger Daschlé's funky bass lines drive the band and fans "Zydeco dance crazy"! Adding to the Bayou Brothers' sound is sax and percussion player, Thomas Podgoretsky, "making that horn section visually work in the groove" and the "can't keep your feet still" rubboard grooves and rhythms of Judy Seid. With a sound straight out of Louisiana's dance clubs, bayou festivals and backyard crawfish boils, the BAYOU BROTHERS will rock you right on into "Fat Tuesday" with their extensive experience and endless enthusiasm to deliver a rousing, rollicking, heart thumpin', foot stompin' musical gumbo y'all won't soon forget!!! www.bayoubrothers.net
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £8.00
The Bayou Brothers: The Bayou Brothers started in 1995 with a shared love of Cajun and Zydeco music by founder John Chambers, on accordion and keyboards, and Ric Lee, laying down Zydeco and Cajun dance grooves on the drums. Throughout the last 15 years, they have been playing their music at festivals and concerts venues all over the southwest and are well known for their rowdy shows, bluesy Zydeco accordion grooves and up tempo Cajun romps. Charles Burton's masterful guitar playing and Roger Daschlé's funky bass lines drive the band and fans "Zydeco dance crazy"! Adding to the Bayou Brothers' sound is sax and percussion player, Thomas Podgoretsky, "making that horn section visually work in the groove" and the "can't keep your feet still" rubboard grooves and rhythms of Judy Seid. With a sound straight out of Louisiana's dance clubs, bayou festivals and backyard crawfish boils, the BAYOU BROTHERS will rock you right on into "Fat Tuesday" with their extensive experience and endless enthusiasm to deliver a rousing, rollicking, heart thumpin', foot stompin' musical gumbo y'all won't soon forget!!! www.bayoubrothers.net
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Cornwall Miss Peapod's
Price: £8.00
The Silver Seas
Doors open 8pm Hailing from Nashville and boasting a grammy award winning producer in their ranks and one of the finest songwriters we've heard in years, the SIlver Seas are a force to be reckoned with. Their album 'Chateau Revenge' is one of last year's finest and the UK is taking them as one of their own with a Jools Holland appearance & sold out shows across the country. 'They combine the knowingness of classic-period Steely Dan with the pop surge of a classic radio act like the Turtles and harmonies that could have wandered in from Mad Men. If you don't like it, I'll give you your money back.' The Word. 'At its best Chateau Revenge delights. and the likes of 'What If It Isn't Out There?' and 'Somebody Said Your Name' are just gorgeous. The Guardian. 'The best band in the world' - Danny Baker BBC R5. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £14.00
Doors open 8pm Hailing from Nashville and boasting a grammy award winning producer in their ranks and one of the finest songwriters we've heard in years, the SIlver Seas are a force to be reckoned with. Their album 'Chateau Revenge' is one of last year's finest and the UK is taking them as one of their own with a Jools Holland appearance & sold out shows across the country. 'They combine the knowingness of classic-period Steely Dan with the pop surge of a classic radio act like the Turtles and harmonies that could have wandered in from Mad Men. If you don't like it, I'll give you your money back.' The Word. 'At its best Chateau Revenge delights. and the likes of 'What If It Isn't Out There?' and 'Somebody Said Your Name' are just gorgeous. The Guardian. 'The best band in the world' - Danny Baker BBC R5. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £14.00
The Silver Seas
Doors open 8pm Hailing from Nashville and boasting a grammy award winning producer in their ranks and one of the finest songwriters we've heard in years, the SIlver Seas are a force to be reckoned with. Their album 'Chateau Revenge' is one of last year's finest and the UK is taking them as one of their own with a Jools Holland appearance & sold out shows across the country. 'They combine the knowingness of classic-period Steely Dan with the pop surge of a classic radio act like the Turtles and harmonies that could have wandered in from Mad Men. If you don't like it, I'll give you your money back.' The Word. 'At its best Chateau Revenge delights. and the likes of 'What If It Isn't Out There?' and 'Somebody Said Your Name' are just gorgeous. The Guardian. 'The best band in the world' - Danny Baker BBC R5. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £11.00
Doors open 8pm Hailing from Nashville and boasting a grammy award winning producer in their ranks and one of the finest songwriters we've heard in years, the SIlver Seas are a force to be reckoned with. Their album 'Chateau Revenge' is one of last year's finest and the UK is taking them as one of their own with a Jools Holland appearance & sold out shows across the country. 'They combine the knowingness of classic-period Steely Dan with the pop surge of a classic radio act like the Turtles and harmonies that could have wandered in from Mad Men. If you don't like it, I'll give you your money back.' The Word. 'At its best Chateau Revenge delights. and the likes of 'What If It Isn't Out There?' and 'Somebody Said Your Name' are just gorgeous. The Guardian. 'The best band in the world' - Danny Baker BBC R5. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £11.00
The Cornshed Sisters
Less alike than these four peas you have never seen in the same pod. If they were raised as sisters it was by a Father who sang like an angel and by a Mother who loved the devil's music. Guitar pop, folk tales, protest songs, country music, piano ballads and gospel singing must all have been elements of the same soup from which these women supped. Although unified in their musical tastes, as songwriters and interpreters The Cornshed Sisters display a healthy disregard for unity of subject matter (reminiscent perhaps of Randy Newman, Joni Mitchell or Richard and Linda Thompson). In these songs the ladies tackle waterbabies, beekeeping, marriage, soothsayers, men in sequined suits, making pies out of people and the axis of love and bombs. And, there's some unusual stuff too. Drawing on a dynamic palette of vocals and acoustic instruments they convey their ideas, humour and emotions. Their four distinctive yet sympathetic voices range far and wide, recalling the emotive tangles of The Band as often as the choral elegance of The Roches. The Cornshed Sisters are Jennie, Cath, Liz and Marie.
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Durham Old Cinema Launderette
Price: £8.00
Less alike than these four peas you have never seen in the same pod. If they were raised as sisters it was by a Father who sang like an angel and by a Mother who loved the devil's music. Guitar pop, folk tales, protest songs, country music, piano ballads and gospel singing must all have been elements of the same soup from which these women supped. Although unified in their musical tastes, as songwriters and interpreters The Cornshed Sisters display a healthy disregard for unity of subject matter (reminiscent perhaps of Randy Newman, Joni Mitchell or Richard and Linda Thompson). In these songs the ladies tackle waterbabies, beekeeping, marriage, soothsayers, men in sequined suits, making pies out of people and the axis of love and bombs. And, there's some unusual stuff too. Drawing on a dynamic palette of vocals and acoustic instruments they convey their ideas, humour and emotions. Their four distinctive yet sympathetic voices range far and wide, recalling the emotive tangles of The Band as often as the choral elegance of The Roches. The Cornshed Sisters are Jennie, Cath, Liz and Marie.
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Durham Old Cinema Launderette
Price: £8.00
Must Come Down: Morris Offspring
Morris Offspring with Debs Newbold, Becky Price, Gavin Davenport, Matthew Keegan-Phipps and Nancy Potts. An exuberant spectacle of vitality and passionate dance wrapped in a cloak of beautiful music, stunning singing and heart-stopping stories. A new generation of outstanding morris dancers celebrate the power and grace of English traditional dance in a show featuring the silver-tongued Debs Newbold alongside a distinctive cast of musicians. Morris Offspring now this is something really special the sheer grace and energy of these young dancers, with their stylish whites and subtle ribbons on their shoulders is quite startling. - Colin Irwin, 'In Search of Albion' Morris Offspring put the mystery back into morris - Billy Bragg
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012
Time: 4.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £12.50
Morris Offspring with Debs Newbold, Becky Price, Gavin Davenport, Matthew Keegan-Phipps and Nancy Potts. An exuberant spectacle of vitality and passionate dance wrapped in a cloak of beautiful music, stunning singing and heart-stopping stories. A new generation of outstanding morris dancers celebrate the power and grace of English traditional dance in a show featuring the silver-tongued Debs Newbold alongside a distinctive cast of musicians. Morris Offspring now this is something really special the sheer grace and energy of these young dancers, with their stylish whites and subtle ribbons on their shoulders is quite startling. - Colin Irwin, 'In Search of Albion' Morris Offspring put the mystery back into morris - Billy Bragg
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012
Time: 4.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £12.50
Calahen Morrison & Eli West
When people talk about the music of Cahalen Morrison and Eli West, terms such as gorgeous, amazing, gentle, lush, sophisticated, soulful, organic and earthy get bandied around. Hailing from New Mexico, Cahalen is a multi-instrumentalist who is equally at home playing fingerstyle guitar, lap slide, mandolin and clawhammer banjo. Before they met and discovered they shared the same authenticity and outlook, Seattle-based Eli had also been a busy multi-instrumentalist, sitting in at times with the likes of Michelle Shocked and members of the Wailin' Jennys and Crooked Still. When they released their stunning debut album, The Holy Coming of The Storm it met with instantaneous reaction on both sides of the Atlantic. Bob Harris invited them to record a session for his BBC Radio 2 show, saying their music was 'quite extraordinary', and Mary Ann Kennedy recorded a studio session for BBC's World on 3 as well. They created such an impact during their first ever UK tour in 2011 that Celtic Connections gave them a show of their own in Glasgow in January. The duo perform old-time music styled for the 21st century and are back in the UK for summer festival appearances, including Larmer Tree and Summertyne Festival in Newcastle. 'Impeccable' Verity Sharp, BBC Radio 3 'A major new talent' Maverick magazine 'Outstanding' fRoots magazine 'Brilliant' - Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £9.00
When people talk about the music of Cahalen Morrison and Eli West, terms such as gorgeous, amazing, gentle, lush, sophisticated, soulful, organic and earthy get bandied around. Hailing from New Mexico, Cahalen is a multi-instrumentalist who is equally at home playing fingerstyle guitar, lap slide, mandolin and clawhammer banjo. Before they met and discovered they shared the same authenticity and outlook, Seattle-based Eli had also been a busy multi-instrumentalist, sitting in at times with the likes of Michelle Shocked and members of the Wailin' Jennys and Crooked Still. When they released their stunning debut album, The Holy Coming of The Storm it met with instantaneous reaction on both sides of the Atlantic. Bob Harris invited them to record a session for his BBC Radio 2 show, saying their music was 'quite extraordinary', and Mary Ann Kennedy recorded a studio session for BBC's World on 3 as well. They created such an impact during their first ever UK tour in 2011 that Celtic Connections gave them a show of their own in Glasgow in January. The duo perform old-time music styled for the 21st century and are back in the UK for summer festival appearances, including Larmer Tree and Summertyne Festival in Newcastle. 'Impeccable' Verity Sharp, BBC Radio 3 'A major new talent' Maverick magazine 'Outstanding' fRoots magazine 'Brilliant' - Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £9.00
Calahen Morrison & Eli West
When people talk about the music of Cahalen Morrison and Eli West, terms such as gorgeous, amazing, gentle, lush, sophisticated, soulful, organic and earthy get bandied around. Hailing from New Mexico, Cahalen is a multi-instrumentalist who is equally at home playing fingerstyle guitar, lap slide, mandolin and clawhammer banjo. Before they met and discovered they shared the same authenticity and outlook, Seattle-based Eli had also been a busy multi-instrumentalist, sitting in at times with the likes of Michelle Shocked and members of the Wailin' Jennys and Crooked Still. When they released their stunning debut album, The Holy Coming of The Storm it met with instantaneous reaction on both sides of the Atlantic. Bob Harris invited them to record a session for his BBC Radio 2 show, saying their music was 'quite extraordinary', and Mary Ann Kennedy recorded a studio session for BBC's World on 3 as well. They created such an impact during their first ever UK tour in 2011 that Celtic Connections gave them a show of their own in Glasgow in January. The duo perform old-time music styled for the 21st century and are back in the UK for summer festival appearances, including Larmer Tree and Summertyne Festival in Newcastle. 'Impeccable' Verity Sharp, BBC Radio 3 'A major new talent' Maverick magazine 'Outstanding' fRoots magazine 'Brilliant' - Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £7.00
When people talk about the music of Cahalen Morrison and Eli West, terms such as gorgeous, amazing, gentle, lush, sophisticated, soulful, organic and earthy get bandied around. Hailing from New Mexico, Cahalen is a multi-instrumentalist who is equally at home playing fingerstyle guitar, lap slide, mandolin and clawhammer banjo. Before they met and discovered they shared the same authenticity and outlook, Seattle-based Eli had also been a busy multi-instrumentalist, sitting in at times with the likes of Michelle Shocked and members of the Wailin' Jennys and Crooked Still. When they released their stunning debut album, The Holy Coming of The Storm it met with instantaneous reaction on both sides of the Atlantic. Bob Harris invited them to record a session for his BBC Radio 2 show, saying their music was 'quite extraordinary', and Mary Ann Kennedy recorded a studio session for BBC's World on 3 as well. They created such an impact during their first ever UK tour in 2011 that Celtic Connections gave them a show of their own in Glasgow in January. The duo perform old-time music styled for the 21st century and are back in the UK for summer festival appearances, including Larmer Tree and Summertyne Festival in Newcastle. 'Impeccable' Verity Sharp, BBC Radio 3 'A major new talent' Maverick magazine 'Outstanding' fRoots magazine 'Brilliant' - Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £7.00
Eric Brace And Peter Cooper
Eric Brace is the lead singer and songwriter for the renowned roots rock band Last Train Home. Peter Cooper is a music journalist, professor of country music, and a highly acclaimed songwriter in his own right. When they play together, it's something special. Their latest project is the Grammy-nominated and critically acclaimed "I Love: Tom T. Hall's Songs of Fox Hollow." The duo's 2nd album, "Master Sessions," is a tour de force with two of their instrumental musical heroes: Lloyd Green on pedal steel, Mike Auldridge on dobro. This follows their 2009 release, "You Don't Have To Like Them Both," also on Red Beet Records. "Eric Brace and Peter Cooper bring the sound of East Nashville to my radio shows. Authentic, intelligent and beautifully played...." -- Bob Harris, BBC Radio
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £9.00
Eric Brace is the lead singer and songwriter for the renowned roots rock band Last Train Home. Peter Cooper is a music journalist, professor of country music, and a highly acclaimed songwriter in his own right. When they play together, it's something special. Their latest project is the Grammy-nominated and critically acclaimed "I Love: Tom T. Hall's Songs of Fox Hollow." The duo's 2nd album, "Master Sessions," is a tour de force with two of their instrumental musical heroes: Lloyd Green on pedal steel, Mike Auldridge on dobro. This follows their 2009 release, "You Don't Have To Like Them Both," also on Red Beet Records. "Eric Brace and Peter Cooper bring the sound of East Nashville to my radio shows. Authentic, intelligent and beautifully played...." -- Bob Harris, BBC Radio
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £9.00
Wilful Missing
Doors open 8pm Wilful Missing's debut album 'Molehills out of Mountains' builds on the bands recent successes, coming as it does off the back of two well received EP's and a surge in popularity when four of the bands songs were featured in the popular BBC drama, Waterloo Road in 2011. Their unique cross-genre, cross generational appeal is fuelled by outstanding musicianship and song craft. Sam Kipling's emotionally charged and intimate vocals draw the listener in subtly supported by the bands intricate attention to melodic and harmonic detail. Enticing and alluring and delightfully, emotionally complete. Right up my Street Steve Lamacq. Utterly Delightful - Drowned in Sound . CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Doors open 8pm Wilful Missing's debut album 'Molehills out of Mountains' builds on the bands recent successes, coming as it does off the back of two well received EP's and a surge in popularity when four of the bands songs were featured in the popular BBC drama, Waterloo Road in 2011. Their unique cross-genre, cross generational appeal is fuelled by outstanding musicianship and song craft. Sam Kipling's emotionally charged and intimate vocals draw the listener in subtly supported by the bands intricate attention to melodic and harmonic detail. Enticing and alluring and delightfully, emotionally complete. Right up my Street Steve Lamacq. Utterly Delightful - Drowned in Sound . CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Wilful Missing
Doors open 8pm Wilful Missing's debut album 'Molehills out of Mountains' builds on the bands recent successes, coming as it does off the back of two well received EP's and a surge in popularity when four of the bands songs were featured in the popular BBC drama, Waterloo Road in 2011. Their unique cross-genre, cross generational appeal is fuelled by outstanding musicianship and song craft. Sam Kipling's emotionally charged and intimate vocals draw the listener in subtly supported by the bands intricate attention to melodic and harmonic detail. Enticing and alluring and delightfully, emotionally complete. Right up my Street Steve Lamacq. Utterly Delightful - Drowned in Sound . CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £5.00
Doors open 8pm Wilful Missing's debut album 'Molehills out of Mountains' builds on the bands recent successes, coming as it does off the back of two well received EP's and a surge in popularity when four of the bands songs were featured in the popular BBC drama, Waterloo Road in 2011. Their unique cross-genre, cross generational appeal is fuelled by outstanding musicianship and song craft. Sam Kipling's emotionally charged and intimate vocals draw the listener in subtly supported by the bands intricate attention to melodic and harmonic detail. Enticing and alluring and delightfully, emotionally complete. Right up my Street Steve Lamacq. Utterly Delightful - Drowned in Sound . CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £5.00
Lorraine Jordan
Lorraine Jordan is a celtic/folk singer songwriter who takes the influences of her Irish roots and love of traditional ballads and combines them with her contemporary musical influences to create an intoxicating and thought provoking set of original songs. She has released 4 CDs to much critical acclaim and has shared stages with many well known names including Richard Thompson, Loudon Wainwright III, the Waterboys and Dick Gaughan. Musicians who have recorded/toured with Lorraine have included Celtic guitarist Tony McManus, pianist Steve Fletcher (Paul Brady, Penguin Cafe Orchestra), mandolin player Neal Davey (Dalla, Anam), accordioinist Pete Garnet (Moishe's Bagel), Steafan Hannigan (Sin E), guitarist John Whelan (Mary Coughlan Band), viola player Mairi Campbell (The Cast) among others. Lorraine has toured extensively in Germany, Italy, Austria, Holland, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Ireland and Scotland, and has a growing audience in Australia and the USA. http://www.facebook.com/#!/lorrainejordan.page
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Lorraine Jordan is a celtic/folk singer songwriter who takes the influences of her Irish roots and love of traditional ballads and combines them with her contemporary musical influences to create an intoxicating and thought provoking set of original songs. She has released 4 CDs to much critical acclaim and has shared stages with many well known names including Richard Thompson, Loudon Wainwright III, the Waterboys and Dick Gaughan. Musicians who have recorded/toured with Lorraine have included Celtic guitarist Tony McManus, pianist Steve Fletcher (Paul Brady, Penguin Cafe Orchestra), mandolin player Neal Davey (Dalla, Anam), accordioinist Pete Garnet (Moishe's Bagel), Steafan Hannigan (Sin E), guitarist John Whelan (Mary Coughlan Band), viola player Mairi Campbell (The Cast) among others. Lorraine has toured extensively in Germany, Italy, Austria, Holland, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Ireland and Scotland, and has a growing audience in Australia and the USA. http://www.facebook.com/#!/lorrainejordan.page
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Owlsworld Presents The Macrae Sisters + Support
www.macraesisters.com Exhilarating listening ... top-notch sibling tight musicianship. Old Time Herald The Macrae Sisters are an old-time stringband based out of Portland, Oregon. Combining a deep love of traditional music with top-notch musicianship, the group features fiddlers Sophie Vitells and Marian Macrae Herrmann, Gabrielle Macrae on banjo, Joanna Macrae on guitar, and Jamie Herrmann on bass. The band first took root in 2007, when sisters Marian and Gabrielle began playing as a banjo-fiddle duo in Asheville, North Carolina. In 2009, Gabrielle moved back to Portland, the sisters' hometown, where Joanna joined the band on guitar and added her strong, sweet harmony singing to the mix. The next year, their sound evolved again with the addition of fiddler Sophie Vitells, formerly of the Crooked Jades, the Government Issue Orchestra, and the Caleb Klauder band. With Marian and Sophie's driving double-fiddle sound, the band plays a blend of high-energy dance tunes, heart-wrenching ballads, old time gospel songs, and a few originals to boot. Their music is at once deeply traditional and youthful in its energy and drive. - Devon Leger, Hearth Music-This is serious music, serious in that it is not superficial, not just skimming the surface and picking up a few old-timish sounds like some old time and bluegrass bands do. Monday 16th July The Old Barn @ The Cock Inn Church Lane Sarratt WD3 6HH http://www.cockinn.net/ Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music 8.30pm - 11.00pm Tickets £7.00 on the dooror £5 pre-booked from: http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Sarratt Owlsworld Acoustic Sessions
Price: £5.00
www.macraesisters.com Exhilarating listening ... top-notch sibling tight musicianship. Old Time Herald The Macrae Sisters are an old-time stringband based out of Portland, Oregon. Combining a deep love of traditional music with top-notch musicianship, the group features fiddlers Sophie Vitells and Marian Macrae Herrmann, Gabrielle Macrae on banjo, Joanna Macrae on guitar, and Jamie Herrmann on bass. The band first took root in 2007, when sisters Marian and Gabrielle began playing as a banjo-fiddle duo in Asheville, North Carolina. In 2009, Gabrielle moved back to Portland, the sisters' hometown, where Joanna joined the band on guitar and added her strong, sweet harmony singing to the mix. The next year, their sound evolved again with the addition of fiddler Sophie Vitells, formerly of the Crooked Jades, the Government Issue Orchestra, and the Caleb Klauder band. With Marian and Sophie's driving double-fiddle sound, the band plays a blend of high-energy dance tunes, heart-wrenching ballads, old time gospel songs, and a few originals to boot. Their music is at once deeply traditional and youthful in its energy and drive. - Devon Leger, Hearth Music-This is serious music, serious in that it is not superficial, not just skimming the surface and picking up a few old-timish sounds like some old time and bluegrass bands do. Monday 16th July The Old Barn @ The Cock Inn Church Lane Sarratt WD3 6HH http://www.cockinn.net/ Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music 8.30pm - 11.00pm Tickets £7.00 on the dooror £5 pre-booked from: http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Sarratt Owlsworld Acoustic Sessions
Price: £5.00
Owlsworld Presents The Macrae Sisters From Portland Usa
www.macraesisters.com Exhilarating listening ... top-notch sibling tight musicianship. Old Time Herald The Macrae Sisters are an old-time stringband based out of Portland, Oregon. Combining a deep love of traditional music with top-notch musicianship, the group features fiddlers Sophie Vitells and Marian Macrae Herrmann, Gabrielle Macrae on banjo, Joanna Macrae on guitar, and Jamie Herrmann on bass. The band first took root in 2007, when sisters Marian and Gabrielle began playing as a banjo-fiddle duo in Asheville, North Carolina. In 2009, Gabrielle moved back to Portland, the sisters' hometown, where Joanna joined the band on guitar and added her strong, sweet harmony singing to the mix. The next year, their sound evolved again with the addition of fiddler Sophie Vitells, formerly of the Crooked Jades, the Government Issue Orchestra, and the Caleb Klauder band. With Marian and Sophie's driving double-fiddle sound, the band plays a blend of high-energy dance tunes, heart-wrenching ballads, old time gospel songs, and a few originals to boot. Their music is at once deeply traditional and youthful in its energy and drive. - Devon Leger, Hearth Music-This is serious music, serious in that it is not superficial, not just skimming the surface and picking up a few old-timish sounds like some old time and bluegrass bands do. Tuesday 17th July The Gracellie Hotel, 25 Hope Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6ED Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music from 8.30pm plus DJ Tickets £10.00 on the door or £8 pre-booked from: http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld https://www.facebook.com/events/360452214004190
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Shanklin Gracellie Hotel
Price: £8.00
www.macraesisters.com Exhilarating listening ... top-notch sibling tight musicianship. Old Time Herald The Macrae Sisters are an old-time stringband based out of Portland, Oregon. Combining a deep love of traditional music with top-notch musicianship, the group features fiddlers Sophie Vitells and Marian Macrae Herrmann, Gabrielle Macrae on banjo, Joanna Macrae on guitar, and Jamie Herrmann on bass. The band first took root in 2007, when sisters Marian and Gabrielle began playing as a banjo-fiddle duo in Asheville, North Carolina. In 2009, Gabrielle moved back to Portland, the sisters' hometown, where Joanna joined the band on guitar and added her strong, sweet harmony singing to the mix. The next year, their sound evolved again with the addition of fiddler Sophie Vitells, formerly of the Crooked Jades, the Government Issue Orchestra, and the Caleb Klauder band. With Marian and Sophie's driving double-fiddle sound, the band plays a blend of high-energy dance tunes, heart-wrenching ballads, old time gospel songs, and a few originals to boot. Their music is at once deeply traditional and youthful in its energy and drive. - Devon Leger, Hearth Music-This is serious music, serious in that it is not superficial, not just skimming the surface and picking up a few old-timish sounds like some old time and bluegrass bands do. Tuesday 17th July The Gracellie Hotel, 25 Hope Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6ED Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music from 8.30pm plus DJ Tickets £10.00 on the door or £8 pre-booked from: http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld https://www.facebook.com/events/360452214004190
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Shanklin Gracellie Hotel
Price: £8.00
Owlsworld Presents: Polly And The Billets Doux + Dj Support
Owlsworld Presents: Polly and the Billets Doux Americana Folk Blues...oh yeah! On Tour at Gracellie's Hotel, Shanklin, Isle of Wight on Saturday 18th August http://pollyandthebilletsdoux.co.uk/ Polly And The Billets Doux are something different! The genre-defiant quartet began life in the middle of a smoky Winchester venue's back room in 2006, performing totally unamplified to a full-capacity audience. Their distinctive sound combines elements of blues, country, folk, soul and gospel to create a sumptuous and totally unique sound with a quintessentially English twist. The band are known for their flawless and energy-filled live performances, and over the past couple of years they've embarked on headline tours up and down the country from Ullapool to Brighton, and almost every city in between and played to critical acclaim at festivals large and small, including Glastonbury, Loopallu, The Big Chill, Secret Garden Party, Larmer Tree and Cambridge Folk Festival. The Gracellie Hotel, 25 Hope Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6ED Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music from 8.30pm, plus DJ Tickets £10.00 on the door or £8 pre-booked from:http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld https://www.facebook.com/events/354332794626944/
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Shanklin Gracellie Hotel
Price: £8.00
Owlsworld Presents: Polly and the Billets Doux Americana Folk Blues...oh yeah! On Tour at Gracellie's Hotel, Shanklin, Isle of Wight on Saturday 18th August http://pollyandthebilletsdoux.co.uk/ Polly And The Billets Doux are something different! The genre-defiant quartet began life in the middle of a smoky Winchester venue's back room in 2006, performing totally unamplified to a full-capacity audience. Their distinctive sound combines elements of blues, country, folk, soul and gospel to create a sumptuous and totally unique sound with a quintessentially English twist. The band are known for their flawless and energy-filled live performances, and over the past couple of years they've embarked on headline tours up and down the country from Ullapool to Brighton, and almost every city in between and played to critical acclaim at festivals large and small, including Glastonbury, Loopallu, The Big Chill, Secret Garden Party, Larmer Tree and Cambridge Folk Festival. The Gracellie Hotel, 25 Hope Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6ED Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music from 8.30pm, plus DJ Tickets £10.00 on the door or £8 pre-booked from:http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld https://www.facebook.com/events/354332794626944/
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Shanklin Gracellie Hotel
Price: £8.00
London Klezmer Quartet
The London Klezmer Quartet is a dynamic group of performers presenting a captivating mix of traditional and self-penned melodies with exuberance and passion. Back at the Green Note by popular demand following their sold-out Green Note gigs in February and September 2011, the LKQ will blow you away with their fiery freylekhs, lift you from your seats with up-beat bulgars, and drive you to distraction with the emotion of their doynes. The all-female group, featuring some of the UK's top klezmer performers, has a deep understanding of the celebratory and soulful music of Eastern European Jews which is reflected in shows captivating audiences of all ages and backgrounds. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
The London Klezmer Quartet is a dynamic group of performers presenting a captivating mix of traditional and self-penned melodies with exuberance and passion. Back at the Green Note by popular demand following their sold-out Green Note gigs in February and September 2011, the LKQ will blow you away with their fiery freylekhs, lift you from your seats with up-beat bulgars, and drive you to distraction with the emotion of their doynes. The all-female group, featuring some of the UK's top klezmer performers, has a deep understanding of the celebratory and soulful music of Eastern European Jews which is reflected in shows captivating audiences of all ages and backgrounds. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Dave Cousins & Ian Cutler
Dave Cousins of Strawbs fame, is one of the most prolific writers of modern times. His complex, epic songs delivered in his unmistakable vocal style are the cornerstone of the Strawbs appeal, whether in their acoustic or electric format. Ian Cutler, one of our greatest and most distinctive fiddle players, plays with the Bully Wee Band and Hot Rats, and is a regular member of Feast of Fiddles. Together they weave a magical spell created by Cousins' wonderful stories and well-worn voice, beautifully accompanied by Cutler's sometimes mournful, sometimes incendiary violin playing. Dave Cousins sparkled like sand on a summer morning, and Ian Cutler has magic in his fingers..Go to your God, go to your muse, and say, "Thank you for Cousins & Cutler - with all of the horror and hatred in this world, there is a tiny ray of hope." NYC Review
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sevenoaks St. Edith Hall
Price: £12.00
Dave Cousins of Strawbs fame, is one of the most prolific writers of modern times. His complex, epic songs delivered in his unmistakable vocal style are the cornerstone of the Strawbs appeal, whether in their acoustic or electric format. Ian Cutler, one of our greatest and most distinctive fiddle players, plays with the Bully Wee Band and Hot Rats, and is a regular member of Feast of Fiddles. Together they weave a magical spell created by Cousins' wonderful stories and well-worn voice, beautifully accompanied by Cutler's sometimes mournful, sometimes incendiary violin playing. Dave Cousins sparkled like sand on a summer morning, and Ian Cutler has magic in his fingers..Go to your God, go to your muse, and say, "Thank you for Cousins & Cutler - with all of the horror and hatred in this world, there is a tiny ray of hope." NYC Review
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sevenoaks St. Edith Hall
Price: £12.00
Claude Bourbon
Born in France in the early 60's, Claude Bourbon grew up in Switzerland, where he was classically trained. This finger picking guitarist has performed and studied all over the world; he has crafted an unbelievable fusion of classical and jazz, with ethereal Eastern influences, Spanish and Latin elements with strains of Western folk. The unique Monsieur Bourbon is a formidable performer. He may have his roots in the blues, but he is inspired by music and song from all around the world, taking these sounds and weaving them into a performance of blues, rock, jazz, songs and melodies that defy a label, all delivered with a gravely voice. Claude's inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. Thousands of people in the UK, Europe and USA have enjoyed listening to this virtuoso and for the majority of his audience it is an experience that compels them to return again and again to hear and watch him play, as his fingers lightly dance over the strings of his guitar and create a unique sound that is 'Claude'. Starting to play guitar at the age of 15, it was the strains of an instrumental version of 'House of the Rising Sun' seeping from a neighbour's garage that ignited the fire in Claude's soul. He then studied classical guitar for a period, but soon realised that his feeling was more for improvisation than written music, as the music is a tool to express yourself. Now based in the UK, some of this guitarists' influences allow us a fascinating insight into this remarkable musician; Paco De Lucia: Deep Purple's Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rodrigo; JJ Cale, Monty Python; JS Bach and Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks. One reviewer even noted that although Claude's roots were in blues, that is like saying Leonardo da Vinci was a painter. Intrigued? Claude has played countless venues, performing with several top international musicians including sax player STEVE GROSSMAN (Miles Davis band) and drummer CHARLIE MORGAN (Elton John, Gary Moore). This accomplished artist offers tender, compelling performance through highly developed precision. His sound instantly creates ambience from haunting Spanish moods to lyrical, romantic jazz, Claude Bourbon provides both a rich evening of music for lovers, and a real treat for music lovers, BBC, UK "...So here we have another fine example of the prodigious talent which is treading the boards in UK clubs. That said, if you see his name flagged up in your area, go along based on this set you could be in for a very entertaining night." Blues Matters , UK 2009 Claude Bourbon is a unique figure today his playing is almost indescribable, The Hook, Charlottesville, USA www.claudebourbon.org Tickets will be £10 on the door.
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Docking Station
Price: £8.00
Born in France in the early 60's, Claude Bourbon grew up in Switzerland, where he was classically trained. This finger picking guitarist has performed and studied all over the world; he has crafted an unbelievable fusion of classical and jazz, with ethereal Eastern influences, Spanish and Latin elements with strains of Western folk. The unique Monsieur Bourbon is a formidable performer. He may have his roots in the blues, but he is inspired by music and song from all around the world, taking these sounds and weaving them into a performance of blues, rock, jazz, songs and melodies that defy a label, all delivered with a gravely voice. Claude's inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. Thousands of people in the UK, Europe and USA have enjoyed listening to this virtuoso and for the majority of his audience it is an experience that compels them to return again and again to hear and watch him play, as his fingers lightly dance over the strings of his guitar and create a unique sound that is 'Claude'. Starting to play guitar at the age of 15, it was the strains of an instrumental version of 'House of the Rising Sun' seeping from a neighbour's garage that ignited the fire in Claude's soul. He then studied classical guitar for a period, but soon realised that his feeling was more for improvisation than written music, as the music is a tool to express yourself. Now based in the UK, some of this guitarists' influences allow us a fascinating insight into this remarkable musician; Paco De Lucia: Deep Purple's Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rodrigo; JJ Cale, Monty Python; JS Bach and Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks. One reviewer even noted that although Claude's roots were in blues, that is like saying Leonardo da Vinci was a painter. Intrigued? Claude has played countless venues, performing with several top international musicians including sax player STEVE GROSSMAN (Miles Davis band) and drummer CHARLIE MORGAN (Elton John, Gary Moore). This accomplished artist offers tender, compelling performance through highly developed precision. His sound instantly creates ambience from haunting Spanish moods to lyrical, romantic jazz, Claude Bourbon provides both a rich evening of music for lovers, and a real treat for music lovers, BBC, UK "...So here we have another fine example of the prodigious talent which is treading the boards in UK clubs. That said, if you see his name flagged up in your area, go along based on this set you could be in for a very entertaining night." Blues Matters , UK 2009 Claude Bourbon is a unique figure today his playing is almost indescribable, The Hook, Charlottesville, USA www.claudebourbon.org Tickets will be £10 on the door.
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Docking Station
Price: £8.00
Karen Tweed, Tom Mcelvogue, Des Hurley & Chris O'malley
Karen Tweed, Tom McElvogue, Des Hurley & Chris O'Malley Irish Arts Foundation Friday 20 July: 8pm Four of the finest exponents in Traditional Irish Music join forces to bring a concert of lively old-time in the relaxed surrounds of Otley Courthouse. Karen Tweed (piano accordion) is surely known as one the primary driving forces in bringing the accordion to the fore in Irish Music, recognised for her teasteful style and expressive playing she is joined by Tom McElvogue (flute). Originally from Newcastle Tom now resides in Dublin. He launched his Album 'The Long Road' last year to critical acclaim. Completing the line up are well known faces in Leeds, Des Hurley (fiddle) and Chris OMalley (piano) from the Irish Arts Foundation. Tickets: £10
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £10.00
Karen Tweed, Tom McElvogue, Des Hurley & Chris O'Malley Irish Arts Foundation Friday 20 July: 8pm Four of the finest exponents in Traditional Irish Music join forces to bring a concert of lively old-time in the relaxed surrounds of Otley Courthouse. Karen Tweed (piano accordion) is surely known as one the primary driving forces in bringing the accordion to the fore in Irish Music, recognised for her teasteful style and expressive playing she is joined by Tom McElvogue (flute). Originally from Newcastle Tom now resides in Dublin. He launched his Album 'The Long Road' last year to critical acclaim. Completing the line up are well known faces in Leeds, Des Hurley (fiddle) and Chris OMalley (piano) from the Irish Arts Foundation. Tickets: £10
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £10.00
Karen Tweed, Tom Mcelvogue, Des Hurley & Chris O'malley
Karen Tweed, Tom McElvogue, Des Hurley & Chris O'Malley Irish Arts Foundation Friday 20 July: 8pm Four of the finest exponents in Traditional Irish Music join forces to bring a concert of lively old-time in the relaxed surrounds of Otley Courthouse. Karen Tweed (piano accordion) is surely known as one the primary driving forces in bringing the accordion to the fore in Irish Music, recognised for her teasteful style and expressive playing she is joined by Tom McElvogue (flute). Originally from Newcastle Tom now resides in Dublin. He launched his Album 'The Long Road' last year to critical acclaim. Completing the line up are well known faces in Leeds, Des Hurley (fiddle) and Chris OMalley (piano) from the Irish Arts Foundation. Tickets: £10
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £8.00
Karen Tweed, Tom McElvogue, Des Hurley & Chris O'Malley Irish Arts Foundation Friday 20 July: 8pm Four of the finest exponents in Traditional Irish Music join forces to bring a concert of lively old-time in the relaxed surrounds of Otley Courthouse. Karen Tweed (piano accordion) is surely known as one the primary driving forces in bringing the accordion to the fore in Irish Music, recognised for her teasteful style and expressive playing she is joined by Tom McElvogue (flute). Originally from Newcastle Tom now resides in Dublin. He launched his Album 'The Long Road' last year to critical acclaim. Completing the line up are well known faces in Leeds, Des Hurley (fiddle) and Chris OMalley (piano) from the Irish Arts Foundation. Tickets: £10
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Otley Courthouse
Price: £8.00
Treetop Flyers
Doors open 8pm Currently recording their debut album in Los Angeles with producer Noah Georgeson (Joanna Newsom, Devendra Banhart, The Strokes) and following a storming show at SXSW in Austin, Texas, Treetop Flyers make a welcome return to the Trades Club on Friday 20th July. Their first show at the Trades in September began with our curious audience stood at the bar and ended with wild dancing, two encores and the whole room shouting for more. They are one of our tips for 2012 and we advise you to check them out in an intimate venue while you still can. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Doors open 8pm Currently recording their debut album in Los Angeles with producer Noah Georgeson (Joanna Newsom, Devendra Banhart, The Strokes) and following a storming show at SXSW in Austin, Texas, Treetop Flyers make a welcome return to the Trades Club on Friday 20th July. Their first show at the Trades in September began with our curious audience stood at the bar and ended with wild dancing, two encores and the whole room shouting for more. They are one of our tips for 2012 and we advise you to check them out in an intimate venue while you still can. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Treetop Flyers
Doors open 8pm Currently recording their debut album in Los Angeles with producer Noah Georgeson (Joanna Newsom, Devendra Banhart, The Strokes) and following a storming show at SXSW in Austin, Texas, Treetop Flyers make a welcome return to the Trades Club on Friday 20th July. Their first show at the Trades in September began with our curious audience stood at the bar and ended with wild dancing, two encores and the whole room shouting for more. They are one of our tips for 2012 and we advise you to check them out in an intimate venue while you still can. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £5.00
Doors open 8pm Currently recording their debut album in Los Angeles with producer Noah Georgeson (Joanna Newsom, Devendra Banhart, The Strokes) and following a storming show at SXSW in Austin, Texas, Treetop Flyers make a welcome return to the Trades Club on Friday 20th July. Their first show at the Trades in September began with our curious audience stood at the bar and ended with wild dancing, two encores and the whole room shouting for more. They are one of our tips for 2012 and we advise you to check them out in an intimate venue while you still can. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £5.00
Home Service
Considered by many the greatest ever folk-rock ensemble, Home Service was formed in the early 1980s by a core of musicians who had been part of the influential line-up of the Albion Band in the previous decade. With the very mightiest of sounds that could grace any stage, there was nothing remotely comparable in the folk-rock arena in terms of maximum visceral and emotional impact. The original songwriting and vocals, the signature magisterial brass section, majestic electric guitar lines, punchy yet sensitive percussion, augmented by saxes/flute, keyboards and thundering bass all resulting in a truly glorious noise. Reforming after 25 years, becoming the buzz of the summer festivals, outselling all others with an album of live performances of its old repertoire, Home Service is suddenly more popular and in demand than it ever was in its heyday. Hang on, this could be its heyday, starting right nowwith the BBC Folk Award for BEST LIVE ACT!!!
Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Haywards Heath Clair Hall
Price: £17.50
Considered by many the greatest ever folk-rock ensemble, Home Service was formed in the early 1980s by a core of musicians who had been part of the influential line-up of the Albion Band in the previous decade. With the very mightiest of sounds that could grace any stage, there was nothing remotely comparable in the folk-rock arena in terms of maximum visceral and emotional impact. The original songwriting and vocals, the signature magisterial brass section, majestic electric guitar lines, punchy yet sensitive percussion, augmented by saxes/flute, keyboards and thundering bass all resulting in a truly glorious noise. Reforming after 25 years, becoming the buzz of the summer festivals, outselling all others with an album of live performances of its old repertoire, Home Service is suddenly more popular and in demand than it ever was in its heyday. Hang on, this could be its heyday, starting right nowwith the BBC Folk Award for BEST LIVE ACT!!!
Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Haywards Heath Clair Hall
Price: £17.50
Megson
Concert will start at 8pm. Free car parking available at the venue.
Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Wakefield Pennine Camphill Community Hall
Price: £12.00
Concert will start at 8pm. Free car parking available at the venue.
Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Wakefield Pennine Camphill Community Hall
Price: £12.00
Fingerstyle Collective
Four of the world's finest acoustic guitarists from Canada, the US and the UK take to the stage in a small number of not-to-be-missed UK shows! Don Alder is a modern-day Acoustic Guitar Renaissance Man. He's won the International Fingerstyle Competition; Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar Champion 2010; and, recently, the 2011 Guitar Idol competition. Don's phenomenal fingerstyle playing and rich voice captivate and he brings an unparalleled dynamic intensity to the stage. Dan LaVoie is one of the few musicians in the world actively composing and performing on the rare harp guitar, bringing a unique sound and texture to fans of acoustic music. In 2010, Dan released his highly anticipated second CD entitled "Cause and Effect" featuring duets with Andy Mckee and Michael Manring. Justin King is a musician and artist from Eugene, Oregon, recognised as a pioneering guitarist for his percussive "tapping" playing style, consisting of a variety of influences ranging from Flamenco to Celtic music. His latest record is a solo effort and features King on a broad range of instruments, including cello, drums, keyboard, bass, and guitar. Stuart Masters combines Western and Indian Classical, Folk, and Celtic influences to create a unique, hybrid style, with pure, haunting vocals. His self-produced debut album came out in 2010, and 2012 sees the release of his cross-cultural collaboration with renowned Sarode and Rebab player, Rishi Ranjan. In association with Ayers Guitars. www.donalder.com www.danlavoie.com www.justinking.com www.stuartmasters.co.uk
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Four of the world's finest acoustic guitarists from Canada, the US and the UK take to the stage in a small number of not-to-be-missed UK shows! Don Alder is a modern-day Acoustic Guitar Renaissance Man. He's won the International Fingerstyle Competition; Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar Champion 2010; and, recently, the 2011 Guitar Idol competition. Don's phenomenal fingerstyle playing and rich voice captivate and he brings an unparalleled dynamic intensity to the stage. Dan LaVoie is one of the few musicians in the world actively composing and performing on the rare harp guitar, bringing a unique sound and texture to fans of acoustic music. In 2010, Dan released his highly anticipated second CD entitled "Cause and Effect" featuring duets with Andy Mckee and Michael Manring. Justin King is a musician and artist from Eugene, Oregon, recognised as a pioneering guitarist for his percussive "tapping" playing style, consisting of a variety of influences ranging from Flamenco to Celtic music. His latest record is a solo effort and features King on a broad range of instruments, including cello, drums, keyboard, bass, and guitar. Stuart Masters combines Western and Indian Classical, Folk, and Celtic influences to create a unique, hybrid style, with pure, haunting vocals. His self-produced debut album came out in 2010, and 2012 sees the release of his cross-cultural collaboration with renowned Sarode and Rebab player, Rishi Ranjan. In association with Ayers Guitars. www.donalder.com www.danlavoie.com www.justinking.com www.stuartmasters.co.uk
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Robb Johnson
Damn right he's angry and his songs attest to this, whilst also embracing a compassion and acerbic humour. Uneasy listening? -well, it'll leave you thinking. He won't have done his job if it doesn't.
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: Doors from 7PM - event starts at 8PM
Venue: Southport Park Golf Club
Price: £6.00
Damn right he's angry and his songs attest to this, whilst also embracing a compassion and acerbic humour. Uneasy listening? -well, it'll leave you thinking. He won't have done his job if it doesn't.
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: Doors from 7PM - event starts at 8PM
Venue: Southport Park Golf Club
Price: £6.00
Folk By The Oak - Show Of Hands And More
A festival of folk's finest acts gathered in beautiful leafy parkland for one uplifting summer day of music. Folk by the Oak will be celebrating their 5th festival in 2012, and will once again be filling Hertfordshire's beautiful Hatfield Park with equally beautiful folk and acoustic music. Sunday 22 July 2012 will certainly be a date for the diary, as the organisers announce another fabulous line-up.
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: Gates open 1pm, first act 2pm
Venue: Hatfield House
Price: £34.00
A festival of folk's finest acts gathered in beautiful leafy parkland for one uplifting summer day of music. Folk by the Oak will be celebrating their 5th festival in 2012, and will once again be filling Hertfordshire's beautiful Hatfield Park with equally beautiful folk and acoustic music. Sunday 22 July 2012 will certainly be a date for the diary, as the organisers announce another fabulous line-up.
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: Gates open 1pm, first act 2pm
Venue: Hatfield House
Price: £34.00
Folk By The Oak - Show Of Hands And More
A festival of folk's finest acts gathered in beautiful leafy parkland for one uplifting summer day of music. Folk by the Oak will be celebrating their 5th festival in 2012, and will once again be filling Hertfordshire's beautiful Hatfield Park with equally beautiful folk and acoustic music. Sunday 22 July 2012 will certainly be a date for the diary, as the organisers announce another fabulous line-up.
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: Gates open 1pm, first act 2pm
Venue: Hatfield House
Price: £16.00
A festival of folk's finest acts gathered in beautiful leafy parkland for one uplifting summer day of music. Folk by the Oak will be celebrating their 5th festival in 2012, and will once again be filling Hertfordshire's beautiful Hatfield Park with equally beautiful folk and acoustic music. Sunday 22 July 2012 will certainly be a date for the diary, as the organisers announce another fabulous line-up.
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: Gates open 1pm, first act 2pm
Venue: Hatfield House
Price: £16.00
Soiree
Soiree are Sue Graves, Hector Gilchrist and Steve Poole, all stalwarts of the folk club scene around SW London and Surrey. Though well known individually and for involvement in other projects (such as Voiceover, Selkie, Noddy's Lot) they have now chosen to combine their prodigious talents and recently completed their debut album. This showcases Hector and Sue's powerful lead voices, the trio's lilting harmonies and Steve's liquid guitar arrangements. The sum total evokes the ambience and warm glow of an evening spent in the company of friends. Their chosen repertoire is invariably melodic, easy on the ear, drawn widely from 'the Tradition', the best of contemporary song-makers, jazz influenced standards....and occasionally they even slip into unguarded and unrestrained upbeat mode. http://www.soireemusic.co.uk/
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £7.00
Soiree are Sue Graves, Hector Gilchrist and Steve Poole, all stalwarts of the folk club scene around SW London and Surrey. Though well known individually and for involvement in other projects (such as Voiceover, Selkie, Noddy's Lot) they have now chosen to combine their prodigious talents and recently completed their debut album. This showcases Hector and Sue's powerful lead voices, the trio's lilting harmonies and Steve's liquid guitar arrangements. The sum total evokes the ambience and warm glow of an evening spent in the company of friends. Their chosen repertoire is invariably melodic, easy on the ear, drawn widely from 'the Tradition', the best of contemporary song-makers, jazz influenced standards....and occasionally they even slip into unguarded and unrestrained upbeat mode. http://www.soireemusic.co.uk/
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £7.00
Tarras
They split after 2 critically acclaimed albums and hugely successful tours of America and Europe. The Radio 2 Folk Awards nominees have now reformed, this is their first Sheffield appearance for 10 years.
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
They split after 2 critically acclaimed albums and hugely successful tours of America and Europe. The Radio 2 Folk Awards nominees have now reformed, this is their first Sheffield appearance for 10 years.
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £10.00
David Newey
Doors open 8pm David Newey is one of the UK's most in demand acoustic guitarists, songwriters and singers. Under the tuition of such established names as Chris Nemman, Martins Simpson and Carthy, and John Renbourn, David honed his style. His guitar playing is unique and unrivalled, encompassing both the flatpick and fingerstyle techniques with power, fluency and control. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £9.00
Doors open 8pm David Newey is one of the UK's most in demand acoustic guitarists, songwriters and singers. Under the tuition of such established names as Chris Nemman, Martins Simpson and Carthy, and John Renbourn, David honed his style. His guitar playing is unique and unrivalled, encompassing both the flatpick and fingerstyle techniques with power, fluency and control. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £9.00
David Newey
Doors open 8pm David Newey is one of the UK's most in demand acoustic guitarists, songwriters and singers. Under the tuition of such established names as Chris Nemman, Martins Simpson and Carthy, and John Renbourn, David honed his style. His guitar playing is unique and unrivalled, encompassing both the flatpick and fingerstyle techniques with power, fluency and control. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Doors open 8pm David Newey is one of the UK's most in demand acoustic guitarists, songwriters and singers. Under the tuition of such established names as Chris Nemman, Martins Simpson and Carthy, and John Renbourn, David honed his style. His guitar playing is unique and unrivalled, encompassing both the flatpick and fingerstyle techniques with power, fluency and control. CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Nick Dow
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £6.00
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £6.00
Nick Dow
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £4.00
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £4.00
Thank Folk For That Live: The Slow Show
Join Thank Folk For That for their fifth live night at The Castle, Manchester On July 23rd, we are very excited to welcome The Slow Show as our headliner This Manchester five-piece have quickly become local legends for their mesmerising live shows, despite only recently forming. Favourites of BBC Radio Manchester, Radio 2, as well as fellow local geniuses Elbow, The Slow Show will be performing tracks from their wonderful new EP 'Brother', and hopefully a bunch of new, equally brilliant tracks In addition, we will be joined by another local act, Chi & The Twelfth Wall, who will undoubtedly blow you away! And kicking off the evening will be Henry Skewes, bringing his charming voice from North-London, ever so slightly further North! theslowshow.co.uk soundcloud.com/chi-and-the-twelfth-wall soundcloud.com/henryskewes www.thankfolkforthat.com
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester The Castle Hotel
Price: £6.00
Join Thank Folk For That for their fifth live night at The Castle, Manchester On July 23rd, we are very excited to welcome The Slow Show as our headliner This Manchester five-piece have quickly become local legends for their mesmerising live shows, despite only recently forming. Favourites of BBC Radio Manchester, Radio 2, as well as fellow local geniuses Elbow, The Slow Show will be performing tracks from their wonderful new EP 'Brother', and hopefully a bunch of new, equally brilliant tracks In addition, we will be joined by another local act, Chi & The Twelfth Wall, who will undoubtedly blow you away! And kicking off the evening will be Henry Skewes, bringing his charming voice from North-London, ever so slightly further North! theslowshow.co.uk soundcloud.com/chi-and-the-twelfth-wall soundcloud.com/henryskewes www.thankfolkforthat.com
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester The Castle Hotel
Price: £6.00
100 Club Tuesday Blues Featuring Ron Sayer Jnr
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012
Time: 7.15pm - 11pm
Venue: London 100 Club
Price: £10.00
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012
Time: 7.15pm - 11pm
Venue: London 100 Club
Price: £10.00
Monooka's Caravan
An evening of heart-warming Romanian songs from the Carpathian mountains. Award-winning Romanian singer-songwriter Monooka founded Monooka's Caravan to perform traditional songs from the Carpathian Mountains in a powerful collaboration with three British musicians, Meg Hamilton, Matt Bacon and Paul Moylan, leading lights in the revival of interest in Eastern European music in the UK. Joined also by Romani cymbalum player Cristi "Pispa", Monooka blends the fiery Romanian and Gypsy songs of her roots with refreshing spontaneity, a distinctive voice and genuine soul. As well as being a singer, Monooka is a storyteller and puppeteer, so you can expect an evening of laughter and joy as well as deeply touching folk songs and fine musicianship. 'She's a genuine talent!' Magda Stroe, Deputy Director, Romanian Cultural Institute 'Angelically authentic' Christian Hogas, Theatre Director, Royal Stratford Theatre Monooka - vocals Meg Hamilton - violin Matt Bacon - guitar Paul Moylan - bass Cristi "Pişpa" - ţambal (cymbalum) PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.00
An evening of heart-warming Romanian songs from the Carpathian mountains. Award-winning Romanian singer-songwriter Monooka founded Monooka's Caravan to perform traditional songs from the Carpathian Mountains in a powerful collaboration with three British musicians, Meg Hamilton, Matt Bacon and Paul Moylan, leading lights in the revival of interest in Eastern European music in the UK. Joined also by Romani cymbalum player Cristi "Pispa", Monooka blends the fiery Romanian and Gypsy songs of her roots with refreshing spontaneity, a distinctive voice and genuine soul. As well as being a singer, Monooka is a storyteller and puppeteer, so you can expect an evening of laughter and joy as well as deeply touching folk songs and fine musicianship. 'She's a genuine talent!' Magda Stroe, Deputy Director, Romanian Cultural Institute 'Angelically authentic' Christian Hogas, Theatre Director, Royal Stratford Theatre Monooka - vocals Meg Hamilton - violin Matt Bacon - guitar Paul Moylan - bass Cristi "Pişpa" - ţambal (cymbalum) PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.00
The Raghu Dixit Project
The return to The Donkey for one of the best live bands we've put on there! Raghu Dixit has toured the world winning over everyone who encounters this great man's music. As Raghu recounts, the music that The Raghu Dixit Project makes, is a true representation of today's India. Ethnic and rooted at the core, but at the same time, global in its outlook. Its not a surprise that Raghu has been referred to as India's biggest cultural export of recent times. A mix of Indian folk and western rock this really is the best East/west crossover music being produced at the moment. Throughout June you will be hearing a lot more about this man and his music on TV and radio so please get your tickets in advance. It will sell out!!
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Leicester The Donkey
Price: £13.00
The return to The Donkey for one of the best live bands we've put on there! Raghu Dixit has toured the world winning over everyone who encounters this great man's music. As Raghu recounts, the music that The Raghu Dixit Project makes, is a true representation of today's India. Ethnic and rooted at the core, but at the same time, global in its outlook. Its not a surprise that Raghu has been referred to as India's biggest cultural export of recent times. A mix of Indian folk and western rock this really is the best East/west crossover music being produced at the moment. Throughout June you will be hearing a lot more about this man and his music on TV and radio so please get your tickets in advance. It will sell out!!
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Leicester The Donkey
Price: £13.00
Tannahill Weavers
The Tannahill Weavers one of Scotland's longest-established traditional groups, whose great music reflects both the Highland and Lowland aspects of our musical heritage. The "Tannies" are noted for having been among the first popular groups to include the Highland bagpipes. Tickets £12 (conc. £11, school pupils £6) - unreserved seating Performance starts 8 pm (doors 7.30 pm) www.tannahillweavers.com
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Strathpeffer The Pavilion
Price: £12.00
The Tannahill Weavers one of Scotland's longest-established traditional groups, whose great music reflects both the Highland and Lowland aspects of our musical heritage. The "Tannies" are noted for having been among the first popular groups to include the Highland bagpipes. Tickets £12 (conc. £11, school pupils £6) - unreserved seating Performance starts 8 pm (doors 7.30 pm) www.tannahillweavers.com
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Strathpeffer The Pavilion
Price: £12.00
Tannahill Weavers
The Tannahill Weavers one of Scotland's longest-established traditional groups, whose great music reflects both the Highland and Lowland aspects of our musical heritage. The "Tannies" are noted for having been among the first popular groups to include the Highland bagpipes. Tickets £12 (conc. £11, school pupils £6) - unreserved seating Performance starts 8 pm (doors 7.30 pm) www.tannahillweavers.com
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Strathpeffer The Pavilion
Price: £11.00
The Tannahill Weavers one of Scotland's longest-established traditional groups, whose great music reflects both the Highland and Lowland aspects of our musical heritage. The "Tannies" are noted for having been among the first popular groups to include the Highland bagpipes. Tickets £12 (conc. £11, school pupils £6) - unreserved seating Performance starts 8 pm (doors 7.30 pm) www.tannahillweavers.com
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Strathpeffer The Pavilion
Price: £11.00
Tannahill Weavers
The Tannahill Weavers one of Scotland's longest-established traditional groups, whose great music reflects both the Highland and Lowland aspects of our musical heritage. The "Tannies" are noted for having been among the first popular groups to include the Highland bagpipes. Tickets £12 (conc. £11, school pupils £6) - unreserved seating Performance starts 8 pm (doors 7.30 pm) www.tannahillweavers.com
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Strathpeffer The Pavilion
Price: £6.00
The Tannahill Weavers one of Scotland's longest-established traditional groups, whose great music reflects both the Highland and Lowland aspects of our musical heritage. The "Tannies" are noted for having been among the first popular groups to include the Highland bagpipes. Tickets £12 (conc. £11, school pupils £6) - unreserved seating Performance starts 8 pm (doors 7.30 pm) www.tannahillweavers.com
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Strathpeffer The Pavilion
Price: £6.00
Claudia Aurora
With a following to rival flamenco, the haunting melodies of Portuguese fado have always held listeners spellbound; Claudia Aurora is its powerful new voice. Claudia Aurora sings fado traditional Portuguese folk-blues like no one else. The singer-songwriter's debut album, "Silêncio", is the first collection of original fado songs to be recorded in the UK since the great Portuguese Fado diva Amália Rodrigues recorded at Abbey Road Studios in 1952. Claudia Aurora is a fadista and songwriter from Oporto, Portugal. She is based in Bristol, UK since 2003 and has built a reputation as a stunning live performer. Claudia has sung fado at numerous venues in the UK, including the prestigious Kings Place, Queen Elizabeth Hall (Southbank Centre), Momo and Heaven, in London, Royal Theatre in Norwich, and St George's in Bristol. "Haunting Portuguese fado from this rising star of the scene here performing heartbreakingly poignant material from her widely acclaimed 2011 album 'Silêncio'" (Time Out) "I love this album by Claudia Aurora. Exquisitely simple and uniquely traditional - unadorned music at its best. Silêncio is mood music personified, embracing the classical fado themes of loss and yearning. Her deeply expressive voice is a joy to listen to." (Liz MacIntosh, Festival Previews) "She has a beautiful voice and her album is excellent" (Elizabeth MacIntosh, Festival Previews) "Spine-tingling" (Alex Denney, NME) "A finely judged and superbly executed programme" (Gordon Turner, Norwich) "She is really amazing one of my highlights of the year" (Viktor Wynd, The Last Tuesday Society) "Drenched in emotion and drama" (Lucy Duran, BBC Radio 3) "Boy, she has a voice, as elementally strong as the tides of which she sings, and as imbued with ability to induce calm and awe." (Venue Magazine) "Porto-born singer/songwriter Claudia Aurora enraptures with the spine-tingling emotion of her powerful, mournful Fado torch songs. Her extraordinary voice, drenched in a sadness that courses through the audience, gives the soaring sound of Portugal unique dramatic expression." (St. George's Bristol) PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £15.00
With a following to rival flamenco, the haunting melodies of Portuguese fado have always held listeners spellbound; Claudia Aurora is its powerful new voice. Claudia Aurora sings fado traditional Portuguese folk-blues like no one else. The singer-songwriter's debut album, "Silêncio", is the first collection of original fado songs to be recorded in the UK since the great Portuguese Fado diva Amália Rodrigues recorded at Abbey Road Studios in 1952. Claudia Aurora is a fadista and songwriter from Oporto, Portugal. She is based in Bristol, UK since 2003 and has built a reputation as a stunning live performer. Claudia has sung fado at numerous venues in the UK, including the prestigious Kings Place, Queen Elizabeth Hall (Southbank Centre), Momo and Heaven, in London, Royal Theatre in Norwich, and St George's in Bristol. "Haunting Portuguese fado from this rising star of the scene here performing heartbreakingly poignant material from her widely acclaimed 2011 album 'Silêncio'" (Time Out) "I love this album by Claudia Aurora. Exquisitely simple and uniquely traditional - unadorned music at its best. Silêncio is mood music personified, embracing the classical fado themes of loss and yearning. Her deeply expressive voice is a joy to listen to." (Liz MacIntosh, Festival Previews) "She has a beautiful voice and her album is excellent" (Elizabeth MacIntosh, Festival Previews) "Spine-tingling" (Alex Denney, NME) "A finely judged and superbly executed programme" (Gordon Turner, Norwich) "She is really amazing one of my highlights of the year" (Viktor Wynd, The Last Tuesday Society) "Drenched in emotion and drama" (Lucy Duran, BBC Radio 3) "Boy, she has a voice, as elementally strong as the tides of which she sings, and as imbued with ability to induce calm and awe." (Venue Magazine) "Porto-born singer/songwriter Claudia Aurora enraptures with the spine-tingling emotion of her powerful, mournful Fado torch songs. Her extraordinary voice, drenched in a sadness that courses through the audience, gives the soaring sound of Portugal unique dramatic expression." (St. George's Bristol) PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £15.00
Allan Taylor
Allan's songs are faultlessly constructed and flawlessly performed, his smooth, dark voice is instantly recognisable and his guitar playing is intricate yet full-sounding. He has long been one of Europe's most literate and critically acclaimed folk/acoustic songwriters and it is always a pleasure to have him perform at the Black Swan.
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £10.00
Allan's songs are faultlessly constructed and flawlessly performed, his smooth, dark voice is instantly recognisable and his guitar playing is intricate yet full-sounding. He has long been one of Europe's most literate and critically acclaimed folk/acoustic songwriters and it is always a pleasure to have him perform at the Black Swan.
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £10.00
Allan Taylor
Allan's songs are faultlessly constructed and flawlessly performed, his smooth, dark voice is instantly recognisable and his guitar playing is intricate yet full-sounding. He has long been one of Europe's most literate and critically acclaimed folk/acoustic songwriters and it is always a pleasure to have him perform at the Black Swan.
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £8.00
Allan's songs are faultlessly constructed and flawlessly performed, his smooth, dark voice is instantly recognisable and his guitar playing is intricate yet full-sounding. He has long been one of Europe's most literate and critically acclaimed folk/acoustic songwriters and it is always a pleasure to have him perform at the Black Swan.
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £8.00
Viper Central
Viper Central is a six piece acoustic string band from Vancouver that takes that high lonesome sound to new places. While the members of the band play significantroles in many other roots music projects (Headwater, Redgrass, The Fugitives) the chemistry of the members gives Viper Central a one of a kind sound that will stick with you long after the show is over
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Birmingham Hare and Hounds
Price: £7.00
Viper Central is a six piece acoustic string band from Vancouver that takes that high lonesome sound to new places. While the members of the band play significantroles in many other roots music projects (Headwater, Redgrass, The Fugitives) the chemistry of the members gives Viper Central a one of a kind sound that will stick with you long after the show is over
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Birmingham Hare and Hounds
Price: £7.00
Richard Digance
Folk on the Coast proudly presents RICHARD DIGANCE on Friday 27 July at 8pm. Richard is described as a `National Treasure` and is a British Academy Gold Award Winner! This evening will be one of his Cropredy warm up events and if want great entertainment, a lot of laughs and great musical ability, this one is for you.
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bognor Regis Folk on the Coast at `Seasons`
Price: £10.00
Folk on the Coast proudly presents RICHARD DIGANCE on Friday 27 July at 8pm. Richard is described as a `National Treasure` and is a British Academy Gold Award Winner! This evening will be one of his Cropredy warm up events and if want great entertainment, a lot of laughs and great musical ability, this one is for you.
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bognor Regis Folk on the Coast at `Seasons`
Price: £10.00
Cloudspotting
Cloudspotting returns from 27 - 29th of July to the Aspinall arms. Last year went so well that we figured, why change a winning combination. Camping right next to the river, under 16's go free, amazing music, wonderful food and beautiful local beer.....the music starts on Friday this year so we can have two great nights and a gentle Sunday session. After the popularity of last year's camping ticket we are expecting them to go fairly quickly. You can camp from 9am Friday - Monday. We will update the line-up via the Cloudspotting website. Playhappy No dogs or fires on the campsite
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012
Time: 2pm - 12pm
Venue: Whalley The Aspinall Arms
Price: £50.00
Cloudspotting returns from 27 - 29th of July to the Aspinall arms. Last year went so well that we figured, why change a winning combination. Camping right next to the river, under 16's go free, amazing music, wonderful food and beautiful local beer.....the music starts on Friday this year so we can have two great nights and a gentle Sunday session. After the popularity of last year's camping ticket we are expecting them to go fairly quickly. You can camp from 9am Friday - Monday. We will update the line-up via the Cloudspotting website. Playhappy No dogs or fires on the campsite
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012
Time: 2pm - 12pm
Venue: Whalley The Aspinall Arms
Price: £50.00
Ttsf : 2012 - Songwriters Evening
The Tilting Sky presents as part of their 2012 Music Festival 10 shows in 8 days around this our fine City including this special show featuring some of our finest singer / songwriters: King Laconic // Rory Hill // Phoebe York // Tom Pearce // Jon Hart
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £4.00
The Tilting Sky presents as part of their 2012 Music Festival 10 shows in 8 days around this our fine City including this special show featuring some of our finest singer / songwriters: King Laconic // Rory Hill // Phoebe York // Tom Pearce // Jon Hart
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £4.00
The Rolling Zones
MICK JAGGER'S BIRTHDAY PARTY Come and help us celebrate Mick's birthday with the fabulous Rolling Zones. A tribute to one of the world's greatest rock'n'roll bands featuring one of the UK's favourite Stones' tribute bands, Mick Jogger and the Rolling Zones. Expect to hear all the classic hits including Brown Sugar, Start Me Up, The Last Time, Jumpin Jack Flash, Can't Get No Satisfaction, Honky Tonk Women and more! This will be a must see show for any Rolling Stones fans.
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Swindon Victoria
Price: £10.00
MICK JAGGER'S BIRTHDAY PARTY Come and help us celebrate Mick's birthday with the fabulous Rolling Zones. A tribute to one of the world's greatest rock'n'roll bands featuring one of the UK's favourite Stones' tribute bands, Mick Jogger and the Rolling Zones. Expect to hear all the classic hits including Brown Sugar, Start Me Up, The Last Time, Jumpin Jack Flash, Can't Get No Satisfaction, Honky Tonk Women and more! This will be a must see show for any Rolling Stones fans.
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Swindon Victoria
Price: £10.00
Frank Yamma
We are extremely lucky to have Frank Yamma with us during his trip to the UK all the way from The Central Australian Desert. Frank is performing at the Olympics pre-view celebrations over the weekend 21st - 22nd July. An amazing indigenous singer-songwriter from the Central Australian desert. Yamma brings to life stories and songs of the struggles of the aboriginal people of Australia. Frank Yamma is a traditional Pitjantjatjara man from Australia's central desert and speaks five languages. An extraordinary songwriter and an exceptional guitarist, Yamma also has an incredible voice, rich, deep and resonant. Regarded by many as one of Australia's most important Indigenous songwriters, Yamma's brutally honest tales of alcohol abuse, cultural degradation, respect for the old law and the importance of his country are spine tingling. His ability to cross cultural and musical boundaries constantly sets new standards. His acclaimed new album Countryman has been highly lauded in Australia, being honoured with Album of The Week on Melbourne's prestigious and influential Triple R Radio station as well as being playlisted nationally on ABC Radio. Four and five star reviews are unanimous in their praise for this unique indigenous songwriter and Countryman.
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
We are extremely lucky to have Frank Yamma with us during his trip to the UK all the way from The Central Australian Desert. Frank is performing at the Olympics pre-view celebrations over the weekend 21st - 22nd July. An amazing indigenous singer-songwriter from the Central Australian desert. Yamma brings to life stories and songs of the struggles of the aboriginal people of Australia. Frank Yamma is a traditional Pitjantjatjara man from Australia's central desert and speaks five languages. An extraordinary songwriter and an exceptional guitarist, Yamma also has an incredible voice, rich, deep and resonant. Regarded by many as one of Australia's most important Indigenous songwriters, Yamma's brutally honest tales of alcohol abuse, cultural degradation, respect for the old law and the importance of his country are spine tingling. His ability to cross cultural and musical boundaries constantly sets new standards. His acclaimed new album Countryman has been highly lauded in Australia, being honoured with Album of The Week on Melbourne's prestigious and influential Triple R Radio station as well as being playlisted nationally on ABC Radio. Four and five star reviews are unanimous in their praise for this unique indigenous songwriter and Countryman.
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Jim Causley: Shammick Acoustic
The tag-line on the website is Devon Incarnate, and certainly Jim's repertoire is deeply rooted in his native Devon (Whimple, near Exeter, to be precise), but it also indicates a certain sense of mischief which runs throughout his performances. Last time he came to Shammick Acoustic, he was with friend and fellow performer Jackie Oates; this time the audience can enjoy a whole evening of this gifted singer and musician. Since studying traditional music at Newcastle University, he has earned the respect of the greatest luminaries of the folk scene, working on Martyn Wyndham-Read's 'Song Links' project, and touring for six seasons with Waterson-Carthy on their annual 'Frost and Fire' Christmas show. He has twice been nominated for the BBC's Folk Awards, and has recorded three solo albums, no less than eight with the likes of Devil's Interval, Waterson-Carthy and Mawkin, and made guest appearances on eight others. And still he finds time regularly to involve himself in local events with the Dartmoor Pixie Band, talks for local WIs, Jan Stewer nights, and his own village wassail tradition on Twelfth Night. He has become renowned for his warm, rich singing voice (akin to the fruitiest of real ales!), his gift for interpreting songs, and his wry and cheeky stage presence. From ballads to broadsides, and stories to tunes on the accordion, all are presented with a relaxed air that charms the hardest hearts.
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
The tag-line on the website is Devon Incarnate, and certainly Jim's repertoire is deeply rooted in his native Devon (Whimple, near Exeter, to be precise), but it also indicates a certain sense of mischief which runs throughout his performances. Last time he came to Shammick Acoustic, he was with friend and fellow performer Jackie Oates; this time the audience can enjoy a whole evening of this gifted singer and musician. Since studying traditional music at Newcastle University, he has earned the respect of the greatest luminaries of the folk scene, working on Martyn Wyndham-Read's 'Song Links' project, and touring for six seasons with Waterson-Carthy on their annual 'Frost and Fire' Christmas show. He has twice been nominated for the BBC's Folk Awards, and has recorded three solo albums, no less than eight with the likes of Devil's Interval, Waterson-Carthy and Mawkin, and made guest appearances on eight others. And still he finds time regularly to involve himself in local events with the Dartmoor Pixie Band, talks for local WIs, Jan Stewer nights, and his own village wassail tradition on Twelfth Night. He has become renowned for his warm, rich singing voice (akin to the fruitiest of real ales!), his gift for interpreting songs, and his wry and cheeky stage presence. From ballads to broadsides, and stories to tunes on the accordion, all are presented with a relaxed air that charms the hardest hearts.
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
Richard Digance
Doors and Bar open 6pm Show starts 7.30pm Fully licenced Free Ample Parking
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £15.00
Doors and Bar open 6pm Show starts 7.30pm Fully licenced Free Ample Parking
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £15.00
David Newey With Shona Kipling
Students £6 on door only (proof required) David Newey is one of the UK's premier Acoustic Guitarists, Singers and Songwriters. Having been in the final of the BBC Young Folk Award in 2003 (aged 18); David has since gone onto have a stellar career, playing with a range of top musicians in the folk scene and elsewhere. He has 3 albums to his name (2009's Cities and Power receiving a 5 star review from R2 magazine amongst others). His new album, Work to Rule, takes his sound a step further, marrying his guitar playing with its echoes of Richard Thompson, Martin Simpson, and Nels Cline with his devastating song writing. David is keen to keep the protest tradition alive, but evolving, his songs taking in the personal and the political - apocalyptic visions but with great choruses. Pop and rock sensibility with folk roots. This is not the stuff of navel-gazing this is live, vibrant, delivered with the utmost musicality and personality. Shona Kipling is one of the most revered accordion players in the UK. An all Ireland champion in her teens, she has since won a BBC Fame Academy bursary and been nominated for a BBC Folk Award for her work with Damien O'Kane. Her playing is uniquely Irish but completely original, truly, Shona plays like no one else. When matched what her startlingly clear voice, she provides a perfect backdrop for songs, and plays tunes like no one else. Together they form a huge, powerful sound that is rootsy, gutsy, and completely theirs. A performance by David and Shona contains many elements you'll laugh, be challenged, sing and maybe even shed a tear or two. 'Unsettling, apocalyptic lyrics, and tunes with great hooks - I keep thinking of Becker and Fagen at Steely Dan's best. This guy is that good. - Rock n' Reel 'Brave and Imaginative' - fRoots 'songs of serious intent, songs that command respect and demand your undivided attention.' - Netrhythms.com 'Original and austere - fantastic stuff' - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Students £6 on door only (proof required) David Newey is one of the UK's premier Acoustic Guitarists, Singers and Songwriters. Having been in the final of the BBC Young Folk Award in 2003 (aged 18); David has since gone onto have a stellar career, playing with a range of top musicians in the folk scene and elsewhere. He has 3 albums to his name (2009's Cities and Power receiving a 5 star review from R2 magazine amongst others). His new album, Work to Rule, takes his sound a step further, marrying his guitar playing with its echoes of Richard Thompson, Martin Simpson, and Nels Cline with his devastating song writing. David is keen to keep the protest tradition alive, but evolving, his songs taking in the personal and the political - apocalyptic visions but with great choruses. Pop and rock sensibility with folk roots. This is not the stuff of navel-gazing this is live, vibrant, delivered with the utmost musicality and personality. Shona Kipling is one of the most revered accordion players in the UK. An all Ireland champion in her teens, she has since won a BBC Fame Academy bursary and been nominated for a BBC Folk Award for her work with Damien O'Kane. Her playing is uniquely Irish but completely original, truly, Shona plays like no one else. When matched what her startlingly clear voice, she provides a perfect backdrop for songs, and plays tunes like no one else. Together they form a huge, powerful sound that is rootsy, gutsy, and completely theirs. A performance by David and Shona contains many elements you'll laugh, be challenged, sing and maybe even shed a tear or two. 'Unsettling, apocalyptic lyrics, and tunes with great hooks - I keep thinking of Becker and Fagen at Steely Dan's best. This guy is that good. - Rock n' Reel 'Brave and Imaginative' - fRoots 'songs of serious intent, songs that command respect and demand your undivided attention.' - Netrhythms.com 'Original and austere - fantastic stuff' - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Will Scott And Jan Bell
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Broseley Birchmeadow Centre
Price: £8.00
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Broseley Birchmeadow Centre
Price: £8.00
Biggin Hillbillies - Little Opry
Native Grass present a bi-monthly night of Bluegrass, Oldtimey, American Music. Join us for a footstomping evening of bands, alongside 15 minute bookable open mic slots.
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £5.00
Native Grass present a bi-monthly night of Bluegrass, Oldtimey, American Music. Join us for a footstomping evening of bands, alongside 15 minute bookable open mic slots.
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £5.00
Debby Mcclatchy
Debby McClatchy is an indefatigable collector and flawless interpreter of American traditional music. The way she wraps her resonant alto voice around a song brings a real warmth and presence to her performance. She's a treasure.
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012
Time: Doors 7:30pm On Stage 8:00pm
Venue: Towersey The Three Horseshoes
Price: £8.00
Debby McClatchy is an indefatigable collector and flawless interpreter of American traditional music. The way she wraps her resonant alto voice around a song brings a real warmth and presence to her performance. She's a treasure.
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012
Time: Doors 7:30pm On Stage 8:00pm
Venue: Towersey The Three Horseshoes
Price: £8.00
Show Of Hands
An alchemist couldn't have come up with a more potent, magical mix than that of Phil Beer, who can, as The Scotsman observed, play nearly every stringed instrument known to man and the inspired Steve Knightley, described by Mike Harding as one of England's greatest singer songwriters. Their sound is rounded out by the vibrant double-bass and vocals of the talented Miranda Sykes. Show of Hands are undeniably one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music a band performing at its passionate peak, the audience reaping the benefit of the years of regular touring which has seen the band build a strong and wide grassroots support. They pace their show perfectly and remain professional to the core without ever slipping into slickness. Everyone who encounters them this summer is in for a real treat.
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012
Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Edenbridge Hever Castle
Price: £23.00
An alchemist couldn't have come up with a more potent, magical mix than that of Phil Beer, who can, as The Scotsman observed, play nearly every stringed instrument known to man and the inspired Steve Knightley, described by Mike Harding as one of England's greatest singer songwriters. Their sound is rounded out by the vibrant double-bass and vocals of the talented Miranda Sykes. Show of Hands are undeniably one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music a band performing at its passionate peak, the audience reaping the benefit of the years of regular touring which has seen the band build a strong and wide grassroots support. They pace their show perfectly and remain professional to the core without ever slipping into slickness. Everyone who encounters them this summer is in for a real treat.
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012
Time: 4.30 pm
Venue: Edenbridge Hever Castle
Price: £23.00
Old Man Luedecke
Old Man Luedecke, is one of Canada's best loved and most intriguing roots singer-songwriters. An original, he is a musical singularity to be savoured and shared, says the Vancouver Folk Festival. His memorable melodies, poetic sense and easy charisma appeal to anyone searching for new growth from old roots. Old Man Luedecke was born in Toronto but has made his home for years in the music rich maritime province of Nova Scotia, on the east coast of Canada. There, his music has been wholeheartedly adopted and is becoming representative for its traditional storytelling folk elements. It speaks to a new generation of people craving such meaning in their music. Luedecke is a young man with an old soul who doesn't sugar coat his fears and this lets his songs breathe with a fresh breeze of bittersweet hopefulness. He channels a refreshing energy from folk giants like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger with maybe a hint of Loudon Wainwright III. But it's Luedecke's contemporary lyrics coupled with the irresistible rhythm of the old time banjo that connect and make him so loved with his audiences. Anchored in his music's melodic confidence is an ability to tap into a common muddled and dark search for meaning. This keeps people singing his songs and praises after he's traveled on. His performances are exciting and totally entertaining. His uncliched banjo playing sparkles beautifully and dynamically. This coupled with his thumping foot creates a complete sound. People are drawn into singing along. His singing is his own. Clear and unadorned it is totally emotive and suits the sincerity of his tunes. In the breaks between songs come wild and charming stories of meeting heroes and easygoing but gripping musings on things ridiculous and sublime that may have a wink of contemporary vaudeville. Equally at home on festival main stages, theatres and living rooms, he can hold court in the occasional indie rock bar. Luedecke has been a featured performer at all the major folk festivals in Canada and Australia and an increasing number of American festivals, like Strawberry in California. He has appeared with and shared the stage at concerts and soft seaters with such performers as Feist, Tim O'Brien, Joel Plaskett, David Francey, Buck 65, The Be Good Tanyas and Jill Barber. He's shared festival stages alongside Bela Fleck, Tim O'Brien, Jack Elliot, Kris Kristofferson, Ashley MacIsaac, and countless others. Old Man Luedecke was commissioned in 2008/09 by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to write and collaborate on symphonic music that he performed with Symphony Nova Scotia to great acclaim and an outpouring of joy. That show united the high and low aspects of the folksinger's art. His three albums have brought growing acclaim for his music and have provided a broader canvas for his songs. The latest, Proof of Love won the prestigious 2009 Juno Award (the Canadian Grammy) for Roots Solo album and won legions of new fans at home and abroad. The album is a gathering of musicians making music in a room (Vancouver's famed Factory Studio) with Luedecke's tunes. It's nothing fancy but is an exciting and unique roots album combining OML's trademark clawhammer style, compelling originals and full band. His next album tentatively titled My hands are on fire and other love songs will be released March 16 on Black Hen Music in Canada and will be again produced by Steve Dawson. It will feature an exciting batch of new tunes and instrumental and vocal contributions from American bluegrass singing/songwriting whiz Tim O'Brien. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Old Man Luedecke, is one of Canada's best loved and most intriguing roots singer-songwriters. An original, he is a musical singularity to be savoured and shared, says the Vancouver Folk Festival. His memorable melodies, poetic sense and easy charisma appeal to anyone searching for new growth from old roots. Old Man Luedecke was born in Toronto but has made his home for years in the music rich maritime province of Nova Scotia, on the east coast of Canada. There, his music has been wholeheartedly adopted and is becoming representative for its traditional storytelling folk elements. It speaks to a new generation of people craving such meaning in their music. Luedecke is a young man with an old soul who doesn't sugar coat his fears and this lets his songs breathe with a fresh breeze of bittersweet hopefulness. He channels a refreshing energy from folk giants like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger with maybe a hint of Loudon Wainwright III. But it's Luedecke's contemporary lyrics coupled with the irresistible rhythm of the old time banjo that connect and make him so loved with his audiences. Anchored in his music's melodic confidence is an ability to tap into a common muddled and dark search for meaning. This keeps people singing his songs and praises after he's traveled on. His performances are exciting and totally entertaining. His uncliched banjo playing sparkles beautifully and dynamically. This coupled with his thumping foot creates a complete sound. People are drawn into singing along. His singing is his own. Clear and unadorned it is totally emotive and suits the sincerity of his tunes. In the breaks between songs come wild and charming stories of meeting heroes and easygoing but gripping musings on things ridiculous and sublime that may have a wink of contemporary vaudeville. Equally at home on festival main stages, theatres and living rooms, he can hold court in the occasional indie rock bar. Luedecke has been a featured performer at all the major folk festivals in Canada and Australia and an increasing number of American festivals, like Strawberry in California. He has appeared with and shared the stage at concerts and soft seaters with such performers as Feist, Tim O'Brien, Joel Plaskett, David Francey, Buck 65, The Be Good Tanyas and Jill Barber. He's shared festival stages alongside Bela Fleck, Tim O'Brien, Jack Elliot, Kris Kristofferson, Ashley MacIsaac, and countless others. Old Man Luedecke was commissioned in 2008/09 by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to write and collaborate on symphonic music that he performed with Symphony Nova Scotia to great acclaim and an outpouring of joy. That show united the high and low aspects of the folksinger's art. His three albums have brought growing acclaim for his music and have provided a broader canvas for his songs. The latest, Proof of Love won the prestigious 2009 Juno Award (the Canadian Grammy) for Roots Solo album and won legions of new fans at home and abroad. The album is a gathering of musicians making music in a room (Vancouver's famed Factory Studio) with Luedecke's tunes. It's nothing fancy but is an exciting and unique roots album combining OML's trademark clawhammer style, compelling originals and full band. His next album tentatively titled My hands are on fire and other love songs will be released March 16 on Black Hen Music in Canada and will be again produced by Steve Dawson. It will feature an exciting batch of new tunes and instrumental and vocal contributions from American bluegrass singing/songwriting whiz Tim O'Brien. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012
Time: Doors open 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Otis Gibbs - Americana Act
Otis Gibbs is a man in search of a honest experience. Some people refer to him as a folk artist,but that is a simplistic way to describe a man who has planted over 7000 trees, slept in hobo jungles, walked with nomadic shepherds in the Carpathian Mountains, been strip-searched by dirty cops in Detroit and has an FBI file. A track off Otis's album "The Peoples Day" was later included in Billy Bragg's"Top Five Songs with Something To Say". This placed Otis in the same company as Bob Dylan, The Clash, Sam Cooke and Chuck Berry. With a new album just released in the UK "Harder than Hammered Hell" Otis will be stopping off in Plymouth as part of his European tour.
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £8.00
Otis Gibbs is a man in search of a honest experience. Some people refer to him as a folk artist,but that is a simplistic way to describe a man who has planted over 7000 trees, slept in hobo jungles, walked with nomadic shepherds in the Carpathian Mountains, been strip-searched by dirty cops in Detroit and has an FBI file. A track off Otis's album "The Peoples Day" was later included in Billy Bragg's"Top Five Songs with Something To Say". This placed Otis in the same company as Bob Dylan, The Clash, Sam Cooke and Chuck Berry. With a new album just released in the UK "Harder than Hammered Hell" Otis will be stopping off in Plymouth as part of his European tour.
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: The B-Bar @ The Barbican Theatre
Price: £8.00
Rue Royale
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Wokingham Music Club
Price: £10.00
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Wokingham Music Club
Price: £10.00
Ted Crook And The Blues Highway
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £7.00
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £7.00
Carlou D And Band
Carlou D was born Ibrahima Loucard on 13th December 1979 in Dakar, Senegal. He started school in 1985 but stopped in 1995, in order to focus on music. Aged 12, he felt he was gifted with a good singing voice and he developed a very strong love for music. Since the age of sixteen along with the music, he developed a passion for dance. Sometime later, with the group "NAVAJO", he won the award for best choreography for "Oscar holiday" 2002 edition. Carlou D is an amazing artist who interacts with the audience and lights passions. He offers quality musical shows full of charisma. He is one of the most talked about Senegalese artists of the past two years, his career is booming and his reputation continues to grow, becoming more and more a well respected artist. He was the revelation of the Hip-Hop Awards festival (2005) with his first solo album, Séédé. His musical style is inspired by many different genres, including religious choirs. As a young boy, Carlou-D saw his mother die after his father left the family, but his suffering didn't discourage him it helped him become a man more and he was more than ever set on succeeding. Mouridism (a Senegalese and Gambian Muslim order) has helped him in times of distress. "Serigne Touba" played a big role in Carlou D's life. More than a religious leader, he was a fellow traveler who held hands and lit the path for people to grow. In the absence of a father- There was times when I saw no one, there was Serigne Touba before me, and every day I woke up, I sat at his picture to ask him to help me." Forced by fate, Carlou-D grew up too fast and developed very early on a sense of responsibility which contributed in developing his character and in making him a young man aware of his responsibilities as the head of the family. In 1997, with a group of friends, he began to share his songs. "At the time, there was Positive Black Soul, Pee-Froiss and Daraa J rap artists. A few months later, with financial support from a friend, he recorded his first demo at the studio of Didier Awadi . THE MUSIC Coming after his two first albums, Séédé (2004) and Weeru Waay (2006), the third album 'Ndeye Dior', confirms Carlou-D musical style, original and innovative. A style he calls Musikr and defines as a spiritual music expressing faith, but not blinding faith. This neologism musikr is a combination of the words music and zikr (invocation of God) and suggests an expressive music, purely carloudian. This new 6-title album combines modern music, traditional music and spirituality. Affirming himself more than ever as a proud Baye Fall, Carlou-D explains he wants to represent a new style of music which doesn't overcome, but actually adds itself to other existing styles in Senegal, like mbalax, hip-hop, etc. This album decries the ignominy and perfidy of contemporary society through the song Senegal. He also explains the Baye Fall's philosophy, which is not exclusively Muslim, but considers that anyone can be Baye Fall, as this expression means positive man. However, this album is more than anything a hommage to his late mother, Ndèye Dior, whom he sings about in the song Namenala. This song express his pain and his regrets over the early end of his mother who, after so many sacrifices, could not enjoy the results of her hard work. This explains why this album bears the first name of his mother, which is also the name of his daughter. Ndèye Dior is also an elation of mother earth, of strong values. In 2010 Carlou D released his best selling album- Muzikr. PRESENTATION OF THE GROUP Carlou D's band includes the following experienced musicians. ● Ibrahima Loucard: Carlou D: Lead vocal and classic guitar ● Edouard Manga: Kora ● Sekou Kanté: Electric guitar ● Mody Kanté: Percussions ● Cheikh Baye Fall: Drums ● Seyni Diop: Bass Guitar Carlou D and his band play only their original work, alternating between ballads supported by afro beats, blues, hip hop with singings of various styles in a tradi-modern composition. This band proved themselves in front of various national and international audiences. MUSICAL PATH & DISCOGRAPHY 2000 Featured in Daby Balde's album- Khalanam 2002 Featured in Saloum Saloum's album, the Studio Yes' compilation Senegal Dou Fi Yam (compilation dedicated to the Senegal football team), to DJ Lise's compilation Homage a Lass MC. 2003 ● Tour in southern Africa, East Africa and Indian Ocean, with Positive Black Soul ● Featured in Nix's album Black Cristal ● Featured in the album of Duggy Tee, ex member of Positive Black Soul ● Featured in the reggae compilation Akibulan ● European tour with Positive Black Soul (Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Spain) including three festivals: Africa Festival (Germany), Afro Festival (Switzerland) and Art Rock (France) ● Participating in the festival Hip Hop Kankae (Benin) 2004 ● Release of the album Séédé ● Wins the Award for Revelation 2004 at the Hip Hop Festival 2005 ● Participating in the festival Music Ebène ● Participating in the concerts of Akon (Senegal) ● Concert in Munich/München with Positive Black Soul Radikal 2006 & 2007 ● The Opera of Sahel: lead actor in the Opera of Sahel ● European & African tour 2008 ● Release of the third album Ndèye Dior ● Tour in Senegal and the region 2009 ● Performed at Womex ● Nominated for Best Artist 2009 in Senegal ● Best artist, popular music 2009 2010 ● Release of the international album Muzikr ● Promotional tour in Europe 2011 Audience Award at the Star of African Integration (SICA 2011) in Benin Album Release "Audiovisa" Promotional tour in Europe http://www.lookartstudio.com
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Carlou D was born Ibrahima Loucard on 13th December 1979 in Dakar, Senegal. He started school in 1985 but stopped in 1995, in order to focus on music. Aged 12, he felt he was gifted with a good singing voice and he developed a very strong love for music. Since the age of sixteen along with the music, he developed a passion for dance. Sometime later, with the group "NAVAJO", he won the award for best choreography for "Oscar holiday" 2002 edition. Carlou D is an amazing artist who interacts with the audience and lights passions. He offers quality musical shows full of charisma. He is one of the most talked about Senegalese artists of the past two years, his career is booming and his reputation continues to grow, becoming more and more a well respected artist. He was the revelation of the Hip-Hop Awards festival (2005) with his first solo album, Séédé. His musical style is inspired by many different genres, including religious choirs. As a young boy, Carlou-D saw his mother die after his father left the family, but his suffering didn't discourage him it helped him become a man more and he was more than ever set on succeeding. Mouridism (a Senegalese and Gambian Muslim order) has helped him in times of distress. "Serigne Touba" played a big role in Carlou D's life. More than a religious leader, he was a fellow traveler who held hands and lit the path for people to grow. In the absence of a father- There was times when I saw no one, there was Serigne Touba before me, and every day I woke up, I sat at his picture to ask him to help me." Forced by fate, Carlou-D grew up too fast and developed very early on a sense of responsibility which contributed in developing his character and in making him a young man aware of his responsibilities as the head of the family. In 1997, with a group of friends, he began to share his songs. "At the time, there was Positive Black Soul, Pee-Froiss and Daraa J rap artists. A few months later, with financial support from a friend, he recorded his first demo at the studio of Didier Awadi . THE MUSIC Coming after his two first albums, Séédé (2004) and Weeru Waay (2006), the third album 'Ndeye Dior', confirms Carlou-D musical style, original and innovative. A style he calls Musikr and defines as a spiritual music expressing faith, but not blinding faith. This neologism musikr is a combination of the words music and zikr (invocation of God) and suggests an expressive music, purely carloudian. This new 6-title album combines modern music, traditional music and spirituality. Affirming himself more than ever as a proud Baye Fall, Carlou-D explains he wants to represent a new style of music which doesn't overcome, but actually adds itself to other existing styles in Senegal, like mbalax, hip-hop, etc. This album decries the ignominy and perfidy of contemporary society through the song Senegal. He also explains the Baye Fall's philosophy, which is not exclusively Muslim, but considers that anyone can be Baye Fall, as this expression means positive man. However, this album is more than anything a hommage to his late mother, Ndèye Dior, whom he sings about in the song Namenala. This song express his pain and his regrets over the early end of his mother who, after so many sacrifices, could not enjoy the results of her hard work. This explains why this album bears the first name of his mother, which is also the name of his daughter. Ndèye Dior is also an elation of mother earth, of strong values. In 2010 Carlou D released his best selling album- Muzikr. PRESENTATION OF THE GROUP Carlou D's band includes the following experienced musicians. ● Ibrahima Loucard: Carlou D: Lead vocal and classic guitar ● Edouard Manga: Kora ● Sekou Kanté: Electric guitar ● Mody Kanté: Percussions ● Cheikh Baye Fall: Drums ● Seyni Diop: Bass Guitar Carlou D and his band play only their original work, alternating between ballads supported by afro beats, blues, hip hop with singings of various styles in a tradi-modern composition. This band proved themselves in front of various national and international audiences. MUSICAL PATH & DISCOGRAPHY 2000 Featured in Daby Balde's album- Khalanam 2002 Featured in Saloum Saloum's album, the Studio Yes' compilation Senegal Dou Fi Yam (compilation dedicated to the Senegal football team), to DJ Lise's compilation Homage a Lass MC. 2003 ● Tour in southern Africa, East Africa and Indian Ocean, with Positive Black Soul ● Featured in Nix's album Black Cristal ● Featured in the album of Duggy Tee, ex member of Positive Black Soul ● Featured in the reggae compilation Akibulan ● European tour with Positive Black Soul (Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Spain) including three festivals: Africa Festival (Germany), Afro Festival (Switzerland) and Art Rock (France) ● Participating in the festival Hip Hop Kankae (Benin) 2004 ● Release of the album Séédé ● Wins the Award for Revelation 2004 at the Hip Hop Festival 2005 ● Participating in the festival Music Ebène ● Participating in the concerts of Akon (Senegal) ● Concert in Munich/München with Positive Black Soul Radikal 2006 & 2007 ● The Opera of Sahel: lead actor in the Opera of Sahel ● European & African tour 2008 ● Release of the third album Ndèye Dior ● Tour in Senegal and the region 2009 ● Performed at Womex ● Nominated for Best Artist 2009 in Senegal ● Best artist, popular music 2009 2010 ● Release of the international album Muzikr ● Promotional tour in Europe 2011 Audience Award at the Star of African Integration (SICA 2011) in Benin Album Release "Audiovisa" Promotional tour in Europe http://www.lookartstudio.com
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Terry Reid And B J Cole
Coming out of the 1960's Terry Reid was on a roll as a professional rock and roller with Peter Jay & the Jaywalkers at age 15, later pursuing his solo career and touring the UK, US and Europe extensively in the company of Cream, The Rolling Stones and many more. More recently; Terry has ventured out in Los Angeles with shows that are a talking point for intimacy, showmanship and his interpretive vocal style. Nick named 'Super Lungs' Terry has been alikend to soul legends Sam Cooke and Ben E King, though fans of Jeff Buckley, Ryan Adams or even Gomez and newcomers Haven would easily connect with his sound and acknowledge his influence. Female singer and songwriter Rumer will be including Terry's song 'Brave Awakening' on her new album released this year. This is a rare opportunity to see a Legend. 'There are only 3 things happening in England; The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Terry Reid..' Aretha Franklin circa 1968 'This man should have had my life' Robert Plant.. the Joint ,Beverly Hills 2004
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012
Time: 7PM
Venue: Sandwich St Mary's Church
Price: £18.00
Coming out of the 1960's Terry Reid was on a roll as a professional rock and roller with Peter Jay & the Jaywalkers at age 15, later pursuing his solo career and touring the UK, US and Europe extensively in the company of Cream, The Rolling Stones and many more. More recently; Terry has ventured out in Los Angeles with shows that are a talking point for intimacy, showmanship and his interpretive vocal style. Nick named 'Super Lungs' Terry has been alikend to soul legends Sam Cooke and Ben E King, though fans of Jeff Buckley, Ryan Adams or even Gomez and newcomers Haven would easily connect with his sound and acknowledge his influence. Female singer and songwriter Rumer will be including Terry's song 'Brave Awakening' on her new album released this year. This is a rare opportunity to see a Legend. 'There are only 3 things happening in England; The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Terry Reid..' Aretha Franklin circa 1968 'This man should have had my life' Robert Plant.. the Joint ,Beverly Hills 2004
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012
Time: 7PM
Venue: Sandwich St Mary's Church
Price: £18.00
The Slackers
Back at The Donkey for the third time, this 6 piece hailing from New York City, renowned for their explosive live performances, are at the top of their game and well regarded as this generations premiere Ska / Reggae / Rocksteady band. Fusing genres from traditional Jamaican reggae and ska to blues, soul and swing, each song being as memorable as the last. With over 15 years of touring The Slackers truly know how to put on a live performance.
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Leicester The Donkey
Price: £14.00
Back at The Donkey for the third time, this 6 piece hailing from New York City, renowned for their explosive live performances, are at the top of their game and well regarded as this generations premiere Ska / Reggae / Rocksteady band. Fusing genres from traditional Jamaican reggae and ska to blues, soul and swing, each song being as memorable as the last. With over 15 years of touring The Slackers truly know how to put on a live performance.
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Leicester The Donkey
Price: £14.00
Christine Cooper And Kate Denny (joint Headliners)
Once upon a time there lived a girl in wild west Wales. She loved all that was dark and beautiful. She took the wild west wind and wove it into her songs and stories. She travelled far over land and sea, and all who saw her fell under her spell... Christine is a young singer, fiddler and storyteller currently garnering praise for her new EP, These Dreams Like Trees Are Dark And Twisting. She sings in English and Welsh. a beautiful record Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales Carrying on the tradition, Christine has made the songs her own in new and innovative ways. Listen to her! Heather Wood, The Young Tradition Kate Denny, composer, singer and fiddle player of The Kittiwakes now embarks upon an exciting new solo project focusing her writing on matters closer to heart and home. Denny's voice has been described as both 'striking' (fRoots) and 'lullaby-like' (Mojo) bringing depth and range of expression to her songs and tunes that are haunting, poignant and whimsical. After three years of gigging with The Kittiwakes, Kate is no stranger to performing live, captivating audiences with the stories she weaves and gorgeous fiddle based tunes. Quotes about 'Lofoten Calling', Kate's album with The Kittiwakes: 'compulsory listening', Mojo 'Impressive and uniquely compelling', fRoots Magazine 'Lofoten Calling is an inventive and thoroughly magical album', R2
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
Once upon a time there lived a girl in wild west Wales. She loved all that was dark and beautiful. She took the wild west wind and wove it into her songs and stories. She travelled far over land and sea, and all who saw her fell under her spell... Christine is a young singer, fiddler and storyteller currently garnering praise for her new EP, These Dreams Like Trees Are Dark And Twisting. She sings in English and Welsh. a beautiful record Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales Carrying on the tradition, Christine has made the songs her own in new and innovative ways. Listen to her! Heather Wood, The Young Tradition Kate Denny, composer, singer and fiddle player of The Kittiwakes now embarks upon an exciting new solo project focusing her writing on matters closer to heart and home. Denny's voice has been described as both 'striking' (fRoots) and 'lullaby-like' (Mojo) bringing depth and range of expression to her songs and tunes that are haunting, poignant and whimsical. After three years of gigging with The Kittiwakes, Kate is no stranger to performing live, captivating audiences with the stories she weaves and gorgeous fiddle based tunes. Quotes about 'Lofoten Calling', Kate's album with The Kittiwakes: 'compulsory listening', Mojo 'Impressive and uniquely compelling', fRoots Magazine 'Lofoten Calling is an inventive and thoroughly magical album', R2
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £8.00
James Findlay
Winner of the BBC Young Folk Award in 2009, James is a strong singer (bloody hell, what a voice said judge Jon Boden) and an assured guitar and fiddle player, with a repertoire based firmly in the English folk tradition and a confident stage presence with that sparkle of personality that draws a crowd along", to quote Jon again.
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
Winner of the BBC Young Folk Award in 2009, James is a strong singer (bloody hell, what a voice said judge Jon Boden) and an assured guitar and fiddle player, with a repertoire based firmly in the English folk tradition and a confident stage presence with that sparkle of personality that draws a crowd along", to quote Jon again.
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
James Findlay
Winner of the BBC Young Folk Award in 2009, James is a strong singer (bloody hell, what a voice said judge Jon Boden) and an assured guitar and fiddle player, with a repertoire based firmly in the English folk tradition and a confident stage presence with that sparkle of personality that draws a crowd along", to quote Jon again.
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £6.00
Winner of the BBC Young Folk Award in 2009, James is a strong singer (bloody hell, what a voice said judge Jon Boden) and an assured guitar and fiddle player, with a repertoire based firmly in the English folk tradition and a confident stage presence with that sparkle of personality that draws a crowd along", to quote Jon again.
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £6.00
Hank Wangford & Brad Breath
Crossing the country from Cornwall to Cumbria to universal acclaim in more than 200 village halls, Hank Wangford now has a new saddle pal in the shape of Brad Breath (aka Andy Roberts) and is offering Part Two of No Hall 2 Small Hank and Brad offer an evening of stories from the highway of life and a clutch of original heartbreakers, toetappers and gems culled from the dark underbelly of Country Laughter and pain are both sides of the same tear stained coin. Dolly Parton said that Country Music is 3 chords and the truth. With Hank and Brad it's sometimes only two! Hank Wangford godfather of British Country music over 3 decades was indoctrinated by Gram Parsons in 1970. He has lassoed the hearts and minds of his public in songs, TV series and books the latest of which, No Hall Too Small will be a celebration of Hank's rural touring. His new compadre is yodelling Brad Breath celebrated for his classic Glimpses of Gloom and his mastery of the guitar, mandolin and dulcimer. As Andy Roberts, Brad has played with The Scaffold, Bonzo Dog, Plainsong, Billy Connolly, Pink Floyd, Rolf Harris and many others. Many of the songs will be from Hank's most recent albums Best Foot Forward and Whistling In The Dark An emotional rollercoaster ride. From honkytonkin' heartbroken songs of 1950s and '60s rural America via the 1984 British miner's strike, right up to the present day. Beautifully crafted original songs full of class, wit and poignant observations. We laughed and cried sometimes at the same time it's a privilege to be present on nights like these. Mike Leigh A must see and must hear for any fan of Country music and if you're not a fan you'll soon convert. The music is beautiful, the stories funny and they have great taste in cowboy gear. Carn to Cove, Cornwall PLEASE NOTE: Door open 7pm, Music starts at 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time.
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.50
Crossing the country from Cornwall to Cumbria to universal acclaim in more than 200 village halls, Hank Wangford now has a new saddle pal in the shape of Brad Breath (aka Andy Roberts) and is offering Part Two of No Hall 2 Small Hank and Brad offer an evening of stories from the highway of life and a clutch of original heartbreakers, toetappers and gems culled from the dark underbelly of Country Laughter and pain are both sides of the same tear stained coin. Dolly Parton said that Country Music is 3 chords and the truth. With Hank and Brad it's sometimes only two! Hank Wangford godfather of British Country music over 3 decades was indoctrinated by Gram Parsons in 1970. He has lassoed the hearts and minds of his public in songs, TV series and books the latest of which, No Hall Too Small will be a celebration of Hank's rural touring. His new compadre is yodelling Brad Breath celebrated for his classic Glimpses of Gloom and his mastery of the guitar, mandolin and dulcimer. As Andy Roberts, Brad has played with The Scaffold, Bonzo Dog, Plainsong, Billy Connolly, Pink Floyd, Rolf Harris and many others. Many of the songs will be from Hank's most recent albums Best Foot Forward and Whistling In The Dark An emotional rollercoaster ride. From honkytonkin' heartbroken songs of 1950s and '60s rural America via the 1984 British miner's strike, right up to the present day. Beautifully crafted original songs full of class, wit and poignant observations. We laughed and cried sometimes at the same time it's a privilege to be present on nights like these. Mike Leigh A must see and must hear for any fan of Country music and if you're not a fan you'll soon convert. The music is beautiful, the stories funny and they have great taste in cowboy gear. Carn to Cove, Cornwall PLEASE NOTE: Door open 7pm, Music starts at 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time.
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.50
Lazy Lester
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Dorchester Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Pindrop #15 W/ The Woven Project
In between a heavy festival season, part time hosts and founders of PinDrop will be making a welcome return and we are pleased to announce will be sharing the stage with Silver Trees who played a blinding debut gig here back in August other acts to be confirmed. £4adv / £5otd advanced tickets from wegotickets and venue soonish.
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Hartlepool The Moorings Eaterie
Price: £4.00
In between a heavy festival season, part time hosts and founders of PinDrop will be making a welcome return and we are pleased to announce will be sharing the stage with Silver Trees who played a blinding debut gig here back in August other acts to be confirmed. £4adv / £5otd advanced tickets from wegotickets and venue soonish.
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Hartlepool The Moorings Eaterie
Price: £4.00
Andy White
The only UK date of the summer from the Irish troubadour. Expect a show packed with all the favourites. Visit www.andywhite.com for more info on Andy.
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Glasgow The Griffin
Price: £8.00
The only UK date of the summer from the Irish troubadour. Expect a show packed with all the favourites. Visit www.andywhite.com for more info on Andy.
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Glasgow The Griffin
Price: £8.00
Old Man Luedecke
Old Man Luedecke, is one of Canada's best loved and most intriguing roots singer-songwriters. A young man with an old soul who doesn't sugar coat his fears and this lets his songs breathe with a fresh breeze of bittersweet hopefulness. He channels a refreshing energy from folk giants like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. But it's Luedecke's contemporary lyrics coupled with the irresistible rhythm of the old time banjo that connect and make him so loved with his audiences. Anchored in his music's melodic confidence is an ability to tap into a common muddled and dark search for meaning. Old Man Luedecke was born in Toronto but has made his home for years in the music rich maritime province of Nova Scotia, on the east coast of Canada. There his music has been wholeheartedly adopted and is becoming representative for its traditional storytelling folk elements. It speaks to a new generation of people craving such meaning in their music. His performances are exciting and totally entertaining. His uncliched banjo playing sparkles beautifully and dynamically. This coupled with his thumping foot creates a complete sound. People are drawn into singing along. His singing is his own. Clear and unadorned it is totally emotive and suits the sincerity of his tunes. In the breaks between songs come wild and charming stories of meeting heroes and easygoing but gripping musings on things ridiculous and sublime that may have a wink of contemporary vaudeville. His three albums have brought growing acclaim for his music and have provided a broader canvas for his songs. The latest, Proof of Love won the prestigious 2009 Juno Award (the Canadian Grammy) for Roots Solo album and won legions of new fans at home and abroad. ''An original, he is a musical singularity to be savoured and shared Vancouver Folk Festival oldmanluedecke.ca
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £9.00
Old Man Luedecke, is one of Canada's best loved and most intriguing roots singer-songwriters. A young man with an old soul who doesn't sugar coat his fears and this lets his songs breathe with a fresh breeze of bittersweet hopefulness. He channels a refreshing energy from folk giants like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. But it's Luedecke's contemporary lyrics coupled with the irresistible rhythm of the old time banjo that connect and make him so loved with his audiences. Anchored in his music's melodic confidence is an ability to tap into a common muddled and dark search for meaning. Old Man Luedecke was born in Toronto but has made his home for years in the music rich maritime province of Nova Scotia, on the east coast of Canada. There his music has been wholeheartedly adopted and is becoming representative for its traditional storytelling folk elements. It speaks to a new generation of people craving such meaning in their music. His performances are exciting and totally entertaining. His uncliched banjo playing sparkles beautifully and dynamically. This coupled with his thumping foot creates a complete sound. People are drawn into singing along. His singing is his own. Clear and unadorned it is totally emotive and suits the sincerity of his tunes. In the breaks between songs come wild and charming stories of meeting heroes and easygoing but gripping musings on things ridiculous and sublime that may have a wink of contemporary vaudeville. His three albums have brought growing acclaim for his music and have provided a broader canvas for his songs. The latest, Proof of Love won the prestigious 2009 Juno Award (the Canadian Grammy) for Roots Solo album and won legions of new fans at home and abroad. ''An original, he is a musical singularity to be savoured and shared Vancouver Folk Festival oldmanluedecke.ca
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £9.00
Mick Thomas With Squeezebox Wally
Acclaimed Australian singer songwriter Mick Thomas, leader of Weddings, Parties, Anything & the Sure Thing, makes a welcome return to KGC together with fellow WPA cohort Mark 'Squeezebox Wally' Wallace on accordion. Playing songs from Mick's acclaimed new solo album 'The Last Of The Tourists' together with old favourites from WPA & the Sure Thing, you're promised a night of traditional roots based music encompassing great songs & stories of the Aussie way of life. He will talk the leg off an old chair and play the arse off a guitar, sweat the shirt of his back and lay you in the aisles. (Jamie McKew OAM, Festival Director, Port Fairy Folk Festival). www.mickthomas.com
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £8.00
Acclaimed Australian singer songwriter Mick Thomas, leader of Weddings, Parties, Anything & the Sure Thing, makes a welcome return to KGC together with fellow WPA cohort Mark 'Squeezebox Wally' Wallace on accordion. Playing songs from Mick's acclaimed new solo album 'The Last Of The Tourists' together with old favourites from WPA & the Sure Thing, you're promised a night of traditional roots based music encompassing great songs & stories of the Aussie way of life. He will talk the leg off an old chair and play the arse off a guitar, sweat the shirt of his back and lay you in the aisles. (Jamie McKew OAM, Festival Director, Port Fairy Folk Festival). www.mickthomas.com
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012
Time: Doors 7.30pm / Show 8pm
Venue: Birmingham Kitchen Garden Cafe
Price: £8.00
Larkin Poe
As The Lovell Sisters these precociously talented young women took America by storm playing at the Grand Ole Opry, Telluride and a whole bunch of other top venues and festivals. Now still only 20 & 21 years of age they have launched themselves as Larkin Poe with 4 EPs in one year and performances with such stars as Elvis Costello and The Indigo Girls. With the Dixie Chicks on sabbatical, this could be Larkin Poe's season in the sun. Neil Spencer, The Observer They are a very fine pair of musicians and their mixture of country/jazz/folk/Blues/Bluegrass suggests that they really don't place limitations on themselves and neither should we. Promise to self; see this band live next time they are in UK. Music News The girls fill the room with their talent in its purest form. It's enough to melt icebergs, it certainly melts the audience who offer a well-deserved standing ovation. Larkin Poe have everything a modern country band need: good looks, great story-telling skills and amazing musicianship. No wonder those in the know are tipping them for great things. Western Mail While featuring mandolin and dobro, this is not Bluegrass. Electric guitar, bass and drums don't make it Rock 'n Roll either. Un-pop like melodies and arrangements don't make it Jazz. iTunes calls it Folk, but that isn't it either. Take a bit of all of this and stir it up. In lesser hands it might be chaos. Larkin Poe turn it into a very smooth, well crafted piece of work. It's unique. It's about the songs, and the pleasure of making something beautiful for its own sake. No Depression Superb. With the Dixie Chicks currently taking a break and the Court Yard Hounds lacking bite without Natalie Maines, Larkin Poe look set to enter from stage left and steal the crown. Get Ready To Rock I don't normally do star ratings, but this one gets an easy 11. Alan Wilkinson, Northern Sky Attempting a move away from their previous bluegrass approach, Larkin Poe are making the transition successfully, without entirely losing their heritage; there are elements of bluegrass here, but this is a move into soul and pop territory. And these girls have the vocal and song writing prowess to make a success of whatever genre they turn their hand to. Americana-UK nine tracks which effortlessly transcend many genre boundaries, incorporating elements of folk, Americana, country, and pop and stunning vocals. Flyinshoes review PLEASE NOTE: The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. These are allocated on a first come first served basis. If you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012
Time: Doors @ 7.30pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London The Old Queen's Head
Price: £9.00
As The Lovell Sisters these precociously talented young women took America by storm playing at the Grand Ole Opry, Telluride and a whole bunch of other top venues and festivals. Now still only 20 & 21 years of age they have launched themselves as Larkin Poe with 4 EPs in one year and performances with such stars as Elvis Costello and The Indigo Girls. With the Dixie Chicks on sabbatical, this could be Larkin Poe's season in the sun. Neil Spencer, The Observer They are a very fine pair of musicians and their mixture of country/jazz/folk/Blues/Bluegrass suggests that they really don't place limitations on themselves and neither should we. Promise to self; see this band live next time they are in UK. Music News The girls fill the room with their talent in its purest form. It's enough to melt icebergs, it certainly melts the audience who offer a well-deserved standing ovation. Larkin Poe have everything a modern country band need: good looks, great story-telling skills and amazing musicianship. No wonder those in the know are tipping them for great things. Western Mail While featuring mandolin and dobro, this is not Bluegrass. Electric guitar, bass and drums don't make it Rock 'n Roll either. Un-pop like melodies and arrangements don't make it Jazz. iTunes calls it Folk, but that isn't it either. Take a bit of all of this and stir it up. In lesser hands it might be chaos. Larkin Poe turn it into a very smooth, well crafted piece of work. It's unique. It's about the songs, and the pleasure of making something beautiful for its own sake. No Depression Superb. With the Dixie Chicks currently taking a break and the Court Yard Hounds lacking bite without Natalie Maines, Larkin Poe look set to enter from stage left and steal the crown. Get Ready To Rock I don't normally do star ratings, but this one gets an easy 11. Alan Wilkinson, Northern Sky Attempting a move away from their previous bluegrass approach, Larkin Poe are making the transition successfully, without entirely losing their heritage; there are elements of bluegrass here, but this is a move into soul and pop territory. And these girls have the vocal and song writing prowess to make a success of whatever genre they turn their hand to. Americana-UK nine tracks which effortlessly transcend many genre boundaries, incorporating elements of folk, Americana, country, and pop and stunning vocals. Flyinshoes review PLEASE NOTE: The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. These are allocated on a first come first served basis. If you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012
Time: Doors @ 7.30pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London The Old Queen's Head
Price: £9.00
Damien Jurado + Megafaun
DAMIEN JURADO: Welcome to Maraqopa, population 2. Damien Jurado's newest collaboration with producer Richard Swift drops us into a brutal and benevolent landscape. The bold strokes and new turns the pair made with 2010's Saint Bartlett are taken even further. He throws open the gate on his oft insular dirges and allows them do some real wilding out in the canyon. In Maraqopa, the vistas are miles-wide; the action is more dynamic; the close-ups sweaty and snarling. The strummed desert blues that begin "Nothing is the News" quickly bursts open into an Eddie Hazel-worthy supernova shred session, all of it swirling in tinny-psych and Echoplex'd howls. We've never heard anything like this from Jurado. Fifteen years into his remarkable career, and he continues to blossom. Jurado and Swift establish themselves not only as inventive, trusting collaborators, but as one another's spirit animals in American outsider songcraft --lone wolves in black sheep's clothing. Swift is the Ennio Morricone to Jurado's Sergio Leone. At Swift's National Freedom studios, the live-to-tape ethos allowed these songs to expand and retract like a great beast's breath. Every in-the-moment bell and whistle here is hung with a natural, casual care. And from this, each song offers up its own unique gift: the enchanting children's choir that echoes each line of Jurado's lament for innocence lost on "Life Away from the Garden"; the breezy bossa nova that begins "This Time Next Year" and rises as effortless as a smoke cloud into high-noon showdown pop; "Reel to Reel"'s wobbly, Spector-symphony and its meta themes; the wonderful falsetto vocal work Jurado pulls from himself on "Museum of Flight." The Seattle Times recently called Jurado "Seattle's folk-boom godfather," a praising recognition to be sure. But also a title Jurado might not yet be ready to accept. That's a title for someone who has settled. With each visit to National Freedom, Jurado is exploring, taking risks. He's not only freeing his songs. The gate is opened wide to allow us all into his once-isolated musical universe. One gets the sense he's just now hitting his stride. New Album, Maraqopa, out now on Secretly Canadian. http://www.damienjurado.com MEGAFAUN: Based in Durham, North Carolina, Megafaun was built by brothers Brad and Phil Cook and fellow Eau Claire, Wisconsin, native Joe Westerlund. The trio, plus longtime friend Justin Vernon (a.k.a. Bon Iver), made the cross country move together from WI to NC as the band DeYarmond Edison, ultimately splitting in 2006. Megafaun was born from those ashes and proceeded to record the remarkable album Bury the Square in 2007. They found a home on the road, collaborating with friends (they also joined Akron/Family and Dreyblatt as backing band) and developing an American musical language that is exquisitely translated by this year's Gather, Form & Fly. "Megafaun pickles rickety back-porch folk reconstructions in a brine of chaotic field recordings and organic, free-form atmospheres...so ingeniously balanced that it stands a chance of satisfying both folk and experimental music fans." - Brian Howe, Independent Weekly Brad, Phil, and Joe have been playing in bands together since 1997, after meeting at jazz camp in Wisconsin as teenagers. Life's been an additive --- and adaptive --- process since then, bound by a rare and long-lasting commitment to a friendship that has always been set to music. With the end of DeYarmond Edison, a paradigm-shift was imminent. "Brad and I left our primary instruments behind and picked up secondary ones. We booked a seven day tour with out having written any songs," said Phil, revealing the seeds of the improvisational spirit that both Megafaun and their fans now cherish and exalt. "We've become song writers collectively and individually through the birth of this band," added Joe, "and Gather, Form & Fly marks a huge growth and change in our thinking about time and song form." Megafaun's past three years ripple with the power of varied experience usually reserved for a lengthy decade: 250 shows over the past two years, supporting tours doing double-duty as backing band/collaborator with nearly every notable and diverse tourmate, and musical exploration spanning albums, generations of musical history, and fathoms of personal exploration. That self-survey daringly brings itself to the stage: "We thrive on situations that allow us to expose our nuances, our imperfections, and our spontaneity. We are not afraid of the imperfect set, but areafraid to limit ourselves to the non-spontaneous nature of recitation," said Joe. That same spirit informed the album, which was self-recorded in three bedrooms, a kitchen, a yoga studio, a living room, a basement, and in a forbidden university piano studio that they had to break into to find an in-tune piano. In act of further embracing the new, Megafaun brought in Chris Stamey (the dBs, Holsapple-Stamey, et al) to help mix and guide Gather, Form & Fly, adding another dimension to the superb result. "We have an all-inclusive, listener-sensitive, tradition-hungry, innovative and genuine practice of improvisation. The stylistic spaces we inhabit during these improvisations can span influences from dissonant 50s electronic music, musique concrete, and free jazz; to a melodic consonance associated with traditional American folk and popular song forms, as well as some traditional influences from other parts of the world (African, Cuban, South American Rhythms). Really, we feel all these musical styles (academicly-based or not), when incorporated in the improvisational life of this band, become part of our own folk tradition." - Joe Westerlund of Megafaun Gather, Form & Fly rings out in its honesty to its makers and, thus, to its listeners --- both on wax and on stage. Phil, Brad, and Joe move with awareness of their every move, acknowledging in near-unison that this album share's Bury the Square's broad stylistic and emotional palettes --- group percussion, cacophony, drone, and folky narration will not disappoint --- but also reveals sounds and words that have been, somewhat silently, with them all along. There are the moments, present in every song, that will turn heads toward speakers, turn eyes toward the sky, and turn all notions of music on their sides, if just for one shimmering and genuine moment. And then, almost anywhere this Summer, you can go see them live --- and hear it all again, for the first time. "I love that when we talk to each other, names like David Tudor, Anthony Braxton, Avett Bros. and the Band are mentioned in the same breath. We are attracted to people who are always searching and always honest. That's the core aesthetic we are drawn to." - Brad Cook of Megafaun http://www.megafaun.com
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £10.00
DAMIEN JURADO: Welcome to Maraqopa, population 2. Damien Jurado's newest collaboration with producer Richard Swift drops us into a brutal and benevolent landscape. The bold strokes and new turns the pair made with 2010's Saint Bartlett are taken even further. He throws open the gate on his oft insular dirges and allows them do some real wilding out in the canyon. In Maraqopa, the vistas are miles-wide; the action is more dynamic; the close-ups sweaty and snarling. The strummed desert blues that begin "Nothing is the News" quickly bursts open into an Eddie Hazel-worthy supernova shred session, all of it swirling in tinny-psych and Echoplex'd howls. We've never heard anything like this from Jurado. Fifteen years into his remarkable career, and he continues to blossom. Jurado and Swift establish themselves not only as inventive, trusting collaborators, but as one another's spirit animals in American outsider songcraft --lone wolves in black sheep's clothing. Swift is the Ennio Morricone to Jurado's Sergio Leone. At Swift's National Freedom studios, the live-to-tape ethos allowed these songs to expand and retract like a great beast's breath. Every in-the-moment bell and whistle here is hung with a natural, casual care. And from this, each song offers up its own unique gift: the enchanting children's choir that echoes each line of Jurado's lament for innocence lost on "Life Away from the Garden"; the breezy bossa nova that begins "This Time Next Year" and rises as effortless as a smoke cloud into high-noon showdown pop; "Reel to Reel"'s wobbly, Spector-symphony and its meta themes; the wonderful falsetto vocal work Jurado pulls from himself on "Museum of Flight." The Seattle Times recently called Jurado "Seattle's folk-boom godfather," a praising recognition to be sure. But also a title Jurado might not yet be ready to accept. That's a title for someone who has settled. With each visit to National Freedom, Jurado is exploring, taking risks. He's not only freeing his songs. The gate is opened wide to allow us all into his once-isolated musical universe. One gets the sense he's just now hitting his stride. New Album, Maraqopa, out now on Secretly Canadian. http://www.damienjurado.com MEGAFAUN: Based in Durham, North Carolina, Megafaun was built by brothers Brad and Phil Cook and fellow Eau Claire, Wisconsin, native Joe Westerlund. The trio, plus longtime friend Justin Vernon (a.k.a. Bon Iver), made the cross country move together from WI to NC as the band DeYarmond Edison, ultimately splitting in 2006. Megafaun was born from those ashes and proceeded to record the remarkable album Bury the Square in 2007. They found a home on the road, collaborating with friends (they also joined Akron/Family and Dreyblatt as backing band) and developing an American musical language that is exquisitely translated by this year's Gather, Form & Fly. "Megafaun pickles rickety back-porch folk reconstructions in a brine of chaotic field recordings and organic, free-form atmospheres...so ingeniously balanced that it stands a chance of satisfying both folk and experimental music fans." - Brian Howe, Independent Weekly Brad, Phil, and Joe have been playing in bands together since 1997, after meeting at jazz camp in Wisconsin as teenagers. Life's been an additive --- and adaptive --- process since then, bound by a rare and long-lasting commitment to a friendship that has always been set to music. With the end of DeYarmond Edison, a paradigm-shift was imminent. "Brad and I left our primary instruments behind and picked up secondary ones. We booked a seven day tour with out having written any songs," said Phil, revealing the seeds of the improvisational spirit that both Megafaun and their fans now cherish and exalt. "We've become song writers collectively and individually through the birth of this band," added Joe, "and Gather, Form & Fly marks a huge growth and change in our thinking about time and song form." Megafaun's past three years ripple with the power of varied experience usually reserved for a lengthy decade: 250 shows over the past two years, supporting tours doing double-duty as backing band/collaborator with nearly every notable and diverse tourmate, and musical exploration spanning albums, generations of musical history, and fathoms of personal exploration. That self-survey daringly brings itself to the stage: "We thrive on situations that allow us to expose our nuances, our imperfections, and our spontaneity. We are not afraid of the imperfect set, but areafraid to limit ourselves to the non-spontaneous nature of recitation," said Joe. That same spirit informed the album, which was self-recorded in three bedrooms, a kitchen, a yoga studio, a living room, a basement, and in a forbidden university piano studio that they had to break into to find an in-tune piano. In act of further embracing the new, Megafaun brought in Chris Stamey (the dBs, Holsapple-Stamey, et al) to help mix and guide Gather, Form & Fly, adding another dimension to the superb result. "We have an all-inclusive, listener-sensitive, tradition-hungry, innovative and genuine practice of improvisation. The stylistic spaces we inhabit during these improvisations can span influences from dissonant 50s electronic music, musique concrete, and free jazz; to a melodic consonance associated with traditional American folk and popular song forms, as well as some traditional influences from other parts of the world (African, Cuban, South American Rhythms). Really, we feel all these musical styles (academicly-based or not), when incorporated in the improvisational life of this band, become part of our own folk tradition." - Joe Westerlund of Megafaun Gather, Form & Fly rings out in its honesty to its makers and, thus, to its listeners --- both on wax and on stage. Phil, Brad, and Joe move with awareness of their every move, acknowledging in near-unison that this album share's Bury the Square's broad stylistic and emotional palettes --- group percussion, cacophony, drone, and folky narration will not disappoint --- but also reveals sounds and words that have been, somewhat silently, with them all along. There are the moments, present in every song, that will turn heads toward speakers, turn eyes toward the sky, and turn all notions of music on their sides, if just for one shimmering and genuine moment. And then, almost anywhere this Summer, you can go see them live --- and hear it all again, for the first time. "I love that when we talk to each other, names like David Tudor, Anthony Braxton, Avett Bros. and the Band are mentioned in the same breath. We are attracted to people who are always searching and always honest. That's the core aesthetic we are drawn to." - Brad Cook of Megafaun http://www.megafaun.com
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £10.00
Dodgy
Freddy Just presents the first of 3 unforgettable nights at the Town Hall in Kidderminster, as part of Kidderminster Arts Festival. DODGY will be performng hits like 'Good Enough' & 'Staying Out for the Summer' alongside showcasing new songs from their brand new critically acclaimed album 'Stand Upright in a Cool Place'. Supporting will be LUKE CONCANNON, formerly of Nizlopi - and with a massive No.1 hit 'The JCB Song' under his belt, is also one of this generations leading singer-songwriters. Luke has mentored and supported Ed Sheeran through his meteoric rise to fame - recently supporting Ed at several sell-out concerts. Local hero Andy Richards will open the all-seated show, with his brand of guitar/harmonica Dylanesque excellence. ADVANCE TICKET £11 ON THE DOOR £14
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012
Time: Door & Bar 7pm. Performance 8pm.
Venue: Kidderminster Town Hall
Price: £11.00
Freddy Just presents the first of 3 unforgettable nights at the Town Hall in Kidderminster, as part of Kidderminster Arts Festival. DODGY will be performng hits like 'Good Enough' & 'Staying Out for the Summer' alongside showcasing new songs from their brand new critically acclaimed album 'Stand Upright in a Cool Place'. Supporting will be LUKE CONCANNON, formerly of Nizlopi - and with a massive No.1 hit 'The JCB Song' under his belt, is also one of this generations leading singer-songwriters. Luke has mentored and supported Ed Sheeran through his meteoric rise to fame - recently supporting Ed at several sell-out concerts. Local hero Andy Richards will open the all-seated show, with his brand of guitar/harmonica Dylanesque excellence. ADVANCE TICKET £11 ON THE DOOR £14
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012
Time: Door & Bar 7pm. Performance 8pm.
Venue: Kidderminster Town Hall
Price: £11.00
Gwyl Tegeingl
Artists booked to date: VIN GARBUTT, ROSIE CARSON & KEVIN DEMPSEY, CALAN, JEZ LOWE, PAMELA WYN SHANNON, Y GLERORFA, NEW ROPE STRING BAND, KRISTINA OLSEN, FULL HOUSE, ASHLEY FAYTH, DISTIL, OLION BYW, LES BARKER
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012
Time: 7pm fri-5.15 sun
Venue: Gwyl Tegeingl Festival
Price: £0.00 - £95.00
Artists booked to date: VIN GARBUTT, ROSIE CARSON & KEVIN DEMPSEY, CALAN, JEZ LOWE, PAMELA WYN SHANNON, Y GLERORFA, NEW ROPE STRING BAND, KRISTINA OLSEN, FULL HOUSE, ASHLEY FAYTH, DISTIL, OLION BYW, LES BARKER
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012
Time: 7pm fri-5.15 sun
Venue: Gwyl Tegeingl Festival
Price: £0.00 - £95.00
Animals & Friends
Freddy Just hosts the second of 3 unique nights at Kidderminster Town Hall, as part of Kidderminster Arts Festival. ANIMALS & friends featuring original band members Jeff Steel & Mickey Gallagher, will serve up 'HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN' along with their amazing back catalogue of hits. Blues Boy Dan will open the all-seated event with some of the most jaw-dropping renditions of classic Blues tracks... this guy won't be a support artist much longer. ADVANCE TICKETS £11 (£14 door)
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012
Time: Door & Bar 7pm. Performance 8pm
Venue: Kidderminster Town Hall
Price: £11.00
Freddy Just hosts the second of 3 unique nights at Kidderminster Town Hall, as part of Kidderminster Arts Festival. ANIMALS & friends featuring original band members Jeff Steel & Mickey Gallagher, will serve up 'HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN' along with their amazing back catalogue of hits. Blues Boy Dan will open the all-seated event with some of the most jaw-dropping renditions of classic Blues tracks... this guy won't be a support artist much longer. ADVANCE TICKETS £11 (£14 door)
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012
Time: Door & Bar 7pm. Performance 8pm
Venue: Kidderminster Town Hall
Price: £11.00
Whippoorwill Presents Big Boy Bloater And The Limits
Big Boy Bloater is a well known figure on the blues and roots music scenes around the world his unique and powerful style has thrilled audiences from London to Las Vegas and his peformances have built an enviable profile and following, not only from the roots crowds but from anyone that has ever witnessed his charisma and talent on stage. As well as touring all over Europe, the middle-east, the USA and Canada, Big Boy Bloater has made numerous TV and radio appearances. In March '12 he was a guest on the Jo Whiley show on BBC Radio 2, chatting to Craig Charles (sitting in). In 2011 he recorded a live session and interview on the Jools Holland Radio 2 show and was a live guest on the Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show on BBC 6Music. Previous to that he recorded three live sessions for Mark Lamarr's late night Radio 2 show 'God's Jukebox' (Nov 06, Dec 08 & Jan 10) and two sessions for the Paul Jones R&B show. He spent a week as the house band on CH4's Big Breakfast and has racked up many other national TV and radio appearances both home and abroad. He has played in some of the most famous venues in the world and has appeared at many major festivals worldwide. Bloater has played guitar behind contemporary artists like Paloma Faith and Imelda May and continues to be a much sought after session player as well as being the guitarist du jour for visiting Blues, R&B and R&R legends (see Reviews and Collaborations below). Bloater has it all; writing, performing, singing and playing and he comes with an amazing pedigree he has a career that most guitarists would die for but he continues to push the barriers and is constantly striving to produce bigger and better shows. He is a consummate professional and also a very nice guy! With his new band 'Big Boy Bloater and the Limits' (launched 2011) Big Boy Bloater is building on his rhythm and blues roots, inventing a new, fresh sound delivered in his unique, mesmerising and powerful style. He brings you brand new sounds from his own songbook, a stunning mix of swamp soul, dark blues and twang. One of the great Blues men of our time Jools Holland, BBC Radio 2 Bloater is a phenomenal guitarist! Mark Lamarr, BBC Radio 2 I love this guy. He has a voice that sounds like it's been soaked in turpentine for the last decade! Craig Charles, BBC 6 Music I'm a massive fan of Big Boy Bloater, he's a charismatic boy with a big voice Imelda May
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £12.00
Big Boy Bloater is a well known figure on the blues and roots music scenes around the world his unique and powerful style has thrilled audiences from London to Las Vegas and his peformances have built an enviable profile and following, not only from the roots crowds but from anyone that has ever witnessed his charisma and talent on stage. As well as touring all over Europe, the middle-east, the USA and Canada, Big Boy Bloater has made numerous TV and radio appearances. In March '12 he was a guest on the Jo Whiley show on BBC Radio 2, chatting to Craig Charles (sitting in). In 2011 he recorded a live session and interview on the Jools Holland Radio 2 show and was a live guest on the Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show on BBC 6Music. Previous to that he recorded three live sessions for Mark Lamarr's late night Radio 2 show 'God's Jukebox' (Nov 06, Dec 08 & Jan 10) and two sessions for the Paul Jones R&B show. He spent a week as the house band on CH4's Big Breakfast and has racked up many other national TV and radio appearances both home and abroad. He has played in some of the most famous venues in the world and has appeared at many major festivals worldwide. Bloater has played guitar behind contemporary artists like Paloma Faith and Imelda May and continues to be a much sought after session player as well as being the guitarist du jour for visiting Blues, R&B and R&R legends (see Reviews and Collaborations below). Bloater has it all; writing, performing, singing and playing and he comes with an amazing pedigree he has a career that most guitarists would die for but he continues to push the barriers and is constantly striving to produce bigger and better shows. He is a consummate professional and also a very nice guy! With his new band 'Big Boy Bloater and the Limits' (launched 2011) Big Boy Bloater is building on his rhythm and blues roots, inventing a new, fresh sound delivered in his unique, mesmerising and powerful style. He brings you brand new sounds from his own songbook, a stunning mix of swamp soul, dark blues and twang. One of the great Blues men of our time Jools Holland, BBC Radio 2 Bloater is a phenomenal guitarist! Mark Lamarr, BBC Radio 2 I love this guy. He has a voice that sounds like it's been soaked in turpentine for the last decade! Craig Charles, BBC 6 Music I'm a massive fan of Big Boy Bloater, he's a charismatic boy with a big voice Imelda May
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £12.00
Gordon Giltrap
Freddy Just hosts the third of 3 unique events at Kidderminster Town Hall, as part of Kidderminster Arts Festival. Freddy is proud to present one of the great guitar legends of our time, Gordon Giltrap, for this all-seated event. Supporting Gordon will be Kim Lowings, an extraordinarily talented young lady, who is igniting the folk world up and down the country, bringing to life her lyrics, and her dulcimer. TICKETS £11 Advance (£14 door) Bar open 7pm-8pm, Interval & Aftershow.
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012
Time: Doors & Bar 7pm. Performance 8pm
Venue: Kidderminster Town Hall
Price: £11.00
Freddy Just hosts the third of 3 unique events at Kidderminster Town Hall, as part of Kidderminster Arts Festival. Freddy is proud to present one of the great guitar legends of our time, Gordon Giltrap, for this all-seated event. Supporting Gordon will be Kim Lowings, an extraordinarily talented young lady, who is igniting the folk world up and down the country, bringing to life her lyrics, and her dulcimer. TICKETS £11 Advance (£14 door) Bar open 7pm-8pm, Interval & Aftershow.
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012
Time: Doors & Bar 7pm. Performance 8pm
Venue: Kidderminster Town Hall
Price: £11.00
Sublime Folk
Sublime Folk features a collective of three superb musicians that compliment each other perfectly. Delight in the remarkable musicianship, and effortless stagecraft of Maurice Dickson from Northern Ireland, revel in the unstoppable energy and showmanship of Stompin' Dave Allen, all topped off with the sublime Irish pipes of Catherine Ashcroft. Headlining the event is Belfast born Maurice Dickson, a professional musician for over thirty years who has built an enthusiastic audience for his powerful brand of traditional and contemporary Irish folk. This journeyman has toured across the UK, Ireland, Europe and America. He has performed at many of the major folk festivals including Sidmouth, Edinburgh, Shetland, Belfast, Limerick, Aaron, and Cork. Rock n Reel describes Maurice's music as "Gutsy and moving. Personal yet universal...with a sincerity which is a hallmark of all he does." Maurice a terrific songwriter performs his own beautifully crafted original songs in tandem with traditional instrumental music showcasing the wonderful uilleann pipe player Catherine Ashcroft. A jaw dropping talent, Catherine is a former junior All Britain champion on pipes and tin whistle. Stompin' Dave described as One of the world's greatest performers by Maverick Magazine is the driving force behind Sublime Folk. Dorset based Dave has been very active the past ten years working across the South of the UK and beyond. He has performed at Glastonbury Festival, The Great Dorset Steam Fair and the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival to name but a few. Winner of the FOAOTMAD old-time banjo contest 2011. This summer Dave gained a rave review from the Daily Telegraph "a master...a formidable musician and a true original." Expect banjo, fiddle, and Dave's trademark flatfoot dancing. http://www.sublimefolk.com/sublime.htm
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Sublime Folk features a collective of three superb musicians that compliment each other perfectly. Delight in the remarkable musicianship, and effortless stagecraft of Maurice Dickson from Northern Ireland, revel in the unstoppable energy and showmanship of Stompin' Dave Allen, all topped off with the sublime Irish pipes of Catherine Ashcroft. Headlining the event is Belfast born Maurice Dickson, a professional musician for over thirty years who has built an enthusiastic audience for his powerful brand of traditional and contemporary Irish folk. This journeyman has toured across the UK, Ireland, Europe and America. He has performed at many of the major folk festivals including Sidmouth, Edinburgh, Shetland, Belfast, Limerick, Aaron, and Cork. Rock n Reel describes Maurice's music as "Gutsy and moving. Personal yet universal...with a sincerity which is a hallmark of all he does." Maurice a terrific songwriter performs his own beautifully crafted original songs in tandem with traditional instrumental music showcasing the wonderful uilleann pipe player Catherine Ashcroft. A jaw dropping talent, Catherine is a former junior All Britain champion on pipes and tin whistle. Stompin' Dave described as One of the world's greatest performers by Maverick Magazine is the driving force behind Sublime Folk. Dorset based Dave has been very active the past ten years working across the South of the UK and beyond. He has performed at Glastonbury Festival, The Great Dorset Steam Fair and the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival to name but a few. Winner of the FOAOTMAD old-time banjo contest 2011. This summer Dave gained a rave review from the Daily Telegraph "a master...a formidable musician and a true original." Expect banjo, fiddle, and Dave's trademark flatfoot dancing. http://www.sublimefolk.com/sublime.htm
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
The Old Dance School
Birmingham's cinematic septet unleash their duelling fiddles, soaring brass crescendos, wind and vocal harmonies and earth shattering grooves in a genre busting live show that's leaving audiences breathless. The Old Dance School came into being in 2006 at the old Betty Fox School of Ballet in Birmingham, then legendary party venue. The successive basement jam partys and sessions became a smelting pot of musicians as diverse as the city itself. Samantha Norman and Helen Lancaster's duo relationship was just as familiar chugging on celtic fiddle tunes as string quartet recitals, Robin Beatty's songwriting and screen composition credentials met Tom Chapman's fixation with the rhythms of the Peruvian cajón, Aaron Diaz's scandinavian jazz trumpet stylings and Laura Carter's passion for early music, and the band was born. That period's explorations and outings to play for ceilidhs and parties quickly became clubs and festival stages and culminated in the 2008 debut 'Based on a True Story', championed by BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris. Five years, 50,000 miles, many dozen festivals, and several trips to A & E later, 2010's breakthrough album 'Forecast' delivered a startling take on contemporary folk that is both firmly-rooted and unashamedly forward-thinking. With legendary Scottish producer Calum Malcolm at the helm, The Old Dance School's second release was recorded in an intense period nested in the mountains of Snowdonia, landing rave reviews across the board, Songlines Top Of The World 2010, and nominations for Spiral Earth's Best Original Song and The Hancock's best newcomer. The seven members of The Old Dance School may seem fresh faced, but don't let them fool you, the diversity and scale of each one's musical journey is quite remarkable. From international jazz festivals to European opera tours, film score commissions to classical recitals, green festivals to tattoo conventions, members of The Old Dance School have performed, recorded and toured with artists such as Martha Wainwright, Cerys Matthews, Graham Coxon, Zoe Rahman, Neil Yates, Jim Perrin, The Destroyers, Martha Tilston, Kevin Dempsey, Joe Broughton and Chris While. www.theolddanceschool.com
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Birmingham's cinematic septet unleash their duelling fiddles, soaring brass crescendos, wind and vocal harmonies and earth shattering grooves in a genre busting live show that's leaving audiences breathless. The Old Dance School came into being in 2006 at the old Betty Fox School of Ballet in Birmingham, then legendary party venue. The successive basement jam partys and sessions became a smelting pot of musicians as diverse as the city itself. Samantha Norman and Helen Lancaster's duo relationship was just as familiar chugging on celtic fiddle tunes as string quartet recitals, Robin Beatty's songwriting and screen composition credentials met Tom Chapman's fixation with the rhythms of the Peruvian cajón, Aaron Diaz's scandinavian jazz trumpet stylings and Laura Carter's passion for early music, and the band was born. That period's explorations and outings to play for ceilidhs and parties quickly became clubs and festival stages and culminated in the 2008 debut 'Based on a True Story', championed by BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris. Five years, 50,000 miles, many dozen festivals, and several trips to A & E later, 2010's breakthrough album 'Forecast' delivered a startling take on contemporary folk that is both firmly-rooted and unashamedly forward-thinking. With legendary Scottish producer Calum Malcolm at the helm, The Old Dance School's second release was recorded in an intense period nested in the mountains of Snowdonia, landing rave reviews across the board, Songlines Top Of The World 2010, and nominations for Spiral Earth's Best Original Song and The Hancock's best newcomer. The seven members of The Old Dance School may seem fresh faced, but don't let them fool you, the diversity and scale of each one's musical journey is quite remarkable. From international jazz festivals to European opera tours, film score commissions to classical recitals, green festivals to tattoo conventions, members of The Old Dance School have performed, recorded and toured with artists such as Martha Wainwright, Cerys Matthews, Graham Coxon, Zoe Rahman, Neil Yates, Jim Perrin, The Destroyers, Martha Tilston, Kevin Dempsey, Joe Broughton and Chris While. www.theolddanceschool.com
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Lucy Ward - 2012 Folk Award Winner.
2012 BBC Folk Horizon Best Newcomer Award Winner Doors open 6pm Show starts 7.30pm Fully Licensed Bar Ample Free Parking
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £10.00
2012 BBC Folk Horizon Best Newcomer Award Winner Doors open 6pm Show starts 7.30pm Fully Licensed Bar Ample Free Parking
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £10.00
Richard Thompson
RICHARD THOMPSON is a critically acclaimed, prolific songwriter (Ivor Novello Award), recipient of BBC's Lifetime Achievement Award and named one of Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 20 Guitarists of All Time for his acoustic and electric virtuosity. Robert Plant, REM, Elvis Costello, Los Lobos, David Byrne, Del McCoury, Bonnie Raitt, and many others have recorded his work. Consistently extolled as a dazzling live performer, Thompson's current live-tour CD Dream Attic has been nominated for a Grammy Award and he is a finalist for the 2011 BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year. In 2010 Thompson was appointed Artistic Director of London's prestigious Meltdown Festival at South Bank Centre, received the Mojo Les Paul Award, and for his service to music - was named on the Queen's 2011 New Year Honours List as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). "In the guitar god firmament, Thompson easily takes a place beside Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page. He has certainly been the most consistently imaginative English plank spanker of modern times." - Daily Mirror "A Perennial dark-horse contender for the title of greatest living rock guitarist" - Rolling Stone "Only heavyweights like Neil Young and Prince are in Thompson's league when it comes to combined prowess as a writer and a guitar player." - The Philadelphia Inquirer "Richard Thompson has been called the finest rock songwriter after Bob Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Jimi Hendrix." - L.A. Times "For my money, Richard Thompson is one of the finest artists to ever grace the music scene, a terrific songwriter and exceptional guitarist who remains severely overlooked." - Citybeat "Riveting, enlightening, witty, moving, provocative and entertaining - strongly recommended." - Time Out "Boasting a guitar tone as recognizable as Dylan's voice, the legend fuels his six-string histrionics with a dying-light rage..." - SPIN "The OBE will further restore Richard Thompson's status at the top table of British musical heroes as a folk revolutionary, one of the world's greatest guitarists, a must-see performer and one of the finest songwriters this country has ever produced." - Spectator "Thompson put on a show of mercurial mood wings and consistent brilliance... a show of pure magic from start to finish." ***** (The Times) For more information: http://www.richardthompson-music.com
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Southampton Brook
Price: £22.50
RICHARD THOMPSON is a critically acclaimed, prolific songwriter (Ivor Novello Award), recipient of BBC's Lifetime Achievement Award and named one of Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 20 Guitarists of All Time for his acoustic and electric virtuosity. Robert Plant, REM, Elvis Costello, Los Lobos, David Byrne, Del McCoury, Bonnie Raitt, and many others have recorded his work. Consistently extolled as a dazzling live performer, Thompson's current live-tour CD Dream Attic has been nominated for a Grammy Award and he is a finalist for the 2011 BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year. In 2010 Thompson was appointed Artistic Director of London's prestigious Meltdown Festival at South Bank Centre, received the Mojo Les Paul Award, and for his service to music - was named on the Queen's 2011 New Year Honours List as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). "In the guitar god firmament, Thompson easily takes a place beside Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page. He has certainly been the most consistently imaginative English plank spanker of modern times." - Daily Mirror "A Perennial dark-horse contender for the title of greatest living rock guitarist" - Rolling Stone "Only heavyweights like Neil Young and Prince are in Thompson's league when it comes to combined prowess as a writer and a guitar player." - The Philadelphia Inquirer "Richard Thompson has been called the finest rock songwriter after Bob Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Jimi Hendrix." - L.A. Times "For my money, Richard Thompson is one of the finest artists to ever grace the music scene, a terrific songwriter and exceptional guitarist who remains severely overlooked." - Citybeat "Riveting, enlightening, witty, moving, provocative and entertaining - strongly recommended." - Time Out "Boasting a guitar tone as recognizable as Dylan's voice, the legend fuels his six-string histrionics with a dying-light rage..." - SPIN "The OBE will further restore Richard Thompson's status at the top table of British musical heroes as a folk revolutionary, one of the world's greatest guitarists, a must-see performer and one of the finest songwriters this country has ever produced." - Spectator "Thompson put on a show of mercurial mood wings and consistent brilliance... a show of pure magic from start to finish." ***** (The Times) For more information: http://www.richardthompson-music.com
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Southampton Brook
Price: £22.50
Trembling Bells
Doors open 8pm Following a sold out UK tour of their album The Marble Downs with Will Oldham (Bonnie 'Prince' Billy), the Trembling Bells are one of the bands of the moment. Many in Hebden Bridge will remember their support slot with The Unthanks at the Picture House last year. Their fans also include Damon Albarn, Paul Weller and legendary producer Joe Boyd (Incredible String Band, Nick Drake, Fairport Convention). CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £10.00
Doors open 8pm Following a sold out UK tour of their album The Marble Downs with Will Oldham (Bonnie 'Prince' Billy), the Trembling Bells are one of the bands of the moment. Many in Hebden Bridge will remember their support slot with The Unthanks at the Picture House last year. Their fans also include Damon Albarn, Paul Weller and legendary producer Joe Boyd (Incredible String Band, Nick Drake, Fairport Convention). CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £10.00
Trembling Bells
Doors open 8pm Following a sold out UK tour of their album The Marble Downs with Will Oldham (Bonnie 'Prince' Billy), the Trembling Bells are one of the bands of the moment. Many in Hebden Bridge will remember their support slot with The Unthanks at the Picture House last year. Their fans also include Damon Albarn, Paul Weller and legendary producer Joe Boyd (Incredible String Band, Nick Drake, Fairport Convention). CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Doors open 8pm Following a sold out UK tour of their album The Marble Downs with Will Oldham (Bonnie 'Prince' Billy), the Trembling Bells are one of the bands of the moment. Many in Hebden Bridge will remember their support slot with The Unthanks at the Picture House last year. Their fans also include Damon Albarn, Paul Weller and legendary producer Joe Boyd (Incredible String Band, Nick Drake, Fairport Convention). CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Feast Of Fiddles
Feast of Fiddles is a musical entertainment like no other. Yes it's fiddles and yes there's folk music but there's so much more. Pretty much every genre is covered and the dynamic range is huge. The Feast of Fiddles show is actually a pot-luck party where all the guests bring their own regional dish. And one thing's for sure all the contributions taste equally as good. In 18 years of annual tours every guest dragged along by an enthusiast has gone away happy! If you love good music - whatever it is - Feast of Fiddles is for you!
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Hastings St Mary in the Castle
Price: £16.00
Feast of Fiddles is a musical entertainment like no other. Yes it's fiddles and yes there's folk music but there's so much more. Pretty much every genre is covered and the dynamic range is huge. The Feast of Fiddles show is actually a pot-luck party where all the guests bring their own regional dish. And one thing's for sure all the contributions taste equally as good. In 18 years of annual tours every guest dragged along by an enthusiast has gone away happy! If you love good music - whatever it is - Feast of Fiddles is for you!
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Hastings St Mary in the Castle
Price: £16.00
Edwina Hayes
Based in Driffield when not at her Nashville home and with a great reputation for beautifully written songs, choice covers, charming stage presence and angelic vocals, Edwina is indeed a local lass made good folk/Americana at its finest.
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
Based in Driffield when not at her Nashville home and with a great reputation for beautifully written songs, choice covers, charming stage presence and angelic vocals, Edwina is indeed a local lass made good folk/Americana at its finest.
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
Edwina Hayes
Based in Driffield when not at her Nashville home and with a great reputation for beautifully written songs, choice covers, charming stage presence and angelic vocals, Edwina is indeed a local lass made good folk/Americana at its finest.
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £6.00
Based in Driffield when not at her Nashville home and with a great reputation for beautifully written songs, choice covers, charming stage presence and angelic vocals, Edwina is indeed a local lass made good folk/Americana at its finest.
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £6.00
Dave Gibb: Shammick Acoustic
Hailing from the village of Wanlockhead, Scotland's highest village, Dave is a superb guitarist with a style that is as distinctive as it is effective, has a voice that can carry traditional and contemporary songs, and a songwriting ability that produces everything from the sublime to the ridiculous. His playing has evolved into a sound and style that is all his own. Bluesy, folky, jazzy or straightforward head-down-and-stuff-subtlety finger picking styles are all in evidence. Lyrically, Dave is a story teller and troubadour, and is determined to maintain the art of storytelling through song. The not-too-serious songs reflect his somewhat cynical view of the world and its inhabitants. As a result, his song subjects range from the highland clearances to the neutering of his cat, and from the death of John the Baptist to what life must have been like as a chamber pot emptier living on the banks of the Yangtze river. Which means that we haven't a clue what we might be listening to but it'll be fun to find out!
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
Hailing from the village of Wanlockhead, Scotland's highest village, Dave is a superb guitarist with a style that is as distinctive as it is effective, has a voice that can carry traditional and contemporary songs, and a songwriting ability that produces everything from the sublime to the ridiculous. His playing has evolved into a sound and style that is all his own. Bluesy, folky, jazzy or straightforward head-down-and-stuff-subtlety finger picking styles are all in evidence. Lyrically, Dave is a story teller and troubadour, and is determined to maintain the art of storytelling through song. The not-too-serious songs reflect his somewhat cynical view of the world and its inhabitants. As a result, his song subjects range from the highland clearances to the neutering of his cat, and from the death of John the Baptist to what life must have been like as a chamber pot emptier living on the banks of the Yangtze river. Which means that we haven't a clue what we might be listening to but it'll be fun to find out!
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
100 Club Tuesday Blues Featuring Eddie Martin / Lightnin' Willie And The Poor Boys
Solid Entertainment presents TUESDAY BLUES www.solidentertainments.com
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012
Time: 7.15pm - 11pm
Venue: London 100 Club
Price: £10.00
Solid Entertainment presents TUESDAY BLUES www.solidentertainments.com
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012
Time: 7.15pm - 11pm
Venue: London 100 Club
Price: £10.00
Caroline Herring
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors: 7.00pm Start: 7.30pm From her 2001 debut Twilight and its immediate successor Wellspring (2003) to the widely acclaimed Lantana (2008), Herring's music has been hailed for combining traditional sounds with striking, original observations into modern life and love. The Austin Chronicle proclaimed Lantana to be the best modern Southern Gothic album since Lucinda Williams' Sweet Old World. On Golden Apples of the Sun,her soon to be released 4th album, Herring stakes out new terrain, exchanging the country-influenced sound of her previous albums for a darker, hauntingly personal sound inspired by the iconic female folk singers and songwriters of the 1960s and 70s. There's no getting rid of my accent, she says slyly, but other than that, this is not a twangy record. It's not roots-based. The new record suggests that Herring has been as much influenced by classic songstresses such as Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins as by her native Southland. Tickets £12.00 More info http://www.carolineherring.com/
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £12.00
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors: 7.00pm Start: 7.30pm From her 2001 debut Twilight and its immediate successor Wellspring (2003) to the widely acclaimed Lantana (2008), Herring's music has been hailed for combining traditional sounds with striking, original observations into modern life and love. The Austin Chronicle proclaimed Lantana to be the best modern Southern Gothic album since Lucinda Williams' Sweet Old World. On Golden Apples of the Sun,her soon to be released 4th album, Herring stakes out new terrain, exchanging the country-influenced sound of her previous albums for a darker, hauntingly personal sound inspired by the iconic female folk singers and songwriters of the 1960s and 70s. There's no getting rid of my accent, she says slyly, but other than that, this is not a twangy record. It's not roots-based. The new record suggests that Herring has been as much influenced by classic songstresses such as Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins as by her native Southland. Tickets £12.00 More info http://www.carolineherring.com/
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £12.00
Deer Tick
http://www.deertickmusic.com http://www.partisanrecords.com/artists/deer-tick Deer Tick Divine Providence Ladies and gentlemen From the band that's been both accurately and inaccurately labeled just about everything this side of Top 40 comes a true-to-form rock-n-roll record. Scratch that, true-to-form is not Deer Tick's style. Let's start over Naturally, after so many years of critics praising [and making fun of] them for their folk and country sounds and hardly ever mentioning the fact that they've also recorded virtually dozens of other kinds of music, the band wanted to make a record that was truer to their live set (which has gained some notoriety): raw, loud, heartfelt, and completely uninterested in whatever the hell the rest of the music industry is up to. To produce this record, the band recruited the team of Adam Landry and Justin Collins, who produced McCauley's side-project Middle Brother's debut album. The results are unlike anything you've heard on a Deer Tick album, but Deer Tick achieves something that is a lot more accurate to their live sound. Distorted guitars are aplenty, guitarist Ian O'Neil and drummer Dennis Ryan take lead vocal duties for the first time on record. Man, you can practically smell the sweat and the beer! Shit, you may even hear a guitar or two break somewhere in there! It's got a little Exile, it's got a little In Utero, it's got a little Nilsson Schmilsson, but it's 100% Deer-Fucking-Tick in their purest, and most carefree form perhaps that's because this is the first record they've recorded in their home state of Rhode Island GAH!!! No need to over-think this shit!!! Moving on The songs are there. The delivery is in your face. There's no studio magic. There's no hiding the fact thatDeer Tick is just five regular dudes. This record may rattle your thoughts, and it may make you think differently about Deer Tick, but at least they didn't make the same album four times in a row, right? Deer Tick: John McCauley guitar, vocals Ian O'Neil guitar, vocals Chris Ryan bass, vocals Rob Crowell keys, saxophone, vocals Dennis Ryan drums, vocals Peace out, -Cecil Thyme.
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £12.00
http://www.deertickmusic.com http://www.partisanrecords.com/artists/deer-tick Deer Tick Divine Providence Ladies and gentlemen From the band that's been both accurately and inaccurately labeled just about everything this side of Top 40 comes a true-to-form rock-n-roll record. Scratch that, true-to-form is not Deer Tick's style. Let's start over Naturally, after so many years of critics praising [and making fun of] them for their folk and country sounds and hardly ever mentioning the fact that they've also recorded virtually dozens of other kinds of music, the band wanted to make a record that was truer to their live set (which has gained some notoriety): raw, loud, heartfelt, and completely uninterested in whatever the hell the rest of the music industry is up to. To produce this record, the band recruited the team of Adam Landry and Justin Collins, who produced McCauley's side-project Middle Brother's debut album. The results are unlike anything you've heard on a Deer Tick album, but Deer Tick achieves something that is a lot more accurate to their live sound. Distorted guitars are aplenty, guitarist Ian O'Neil and drummer Dennis Ryan take lead vocal duties for the first time on record. Man, you can practically smell the sweat and the beer! Shit, you may even hear a guitar or two break somewhere in there! It's got a little Exile, it's got a little In Utero, it's got a little Nilsson Schmilsson, but it's 100% Deer-Fucking-Tick in their purest, and most carefree form perhaps that's because this is the first record they've recorded in their home state of Rhode Island GAH!!! No need to over-think this shit!!! Moving on The songs are there. The delivery is in your face. There's no studio magic. There's no hiding the fact thatDeer Tick is just five regular dudes. This record may rattle your thoughts, and it may make you think differently about Deer Tick, but at least they didn't make the same album four times in a row, right? Deer Tick: John McCauley guitar, vocals Ian O'Neil guitar, vocals Chris Ryan bass, vocals Rob Crowell keys, saxophone, vocals Dennis Ryan drums, vocals Peace out, -Cecil Thyme.
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £12.00
Hairpin Records' Hullabaloo Presents: Sunjay Brayne
Sunjay Brayne is rapidly developing into one of the best young solo performers on the English acoustic scene. Aged just 18 his performances have been described as mature & confident while his guitar playing has been hailed as superb, brilliant, experienced, intricate & faultless. Now a Nominee for the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2012, Sunjay is the first Anglo-Indian to emerge as a major talent since Hamich Imlach & Gerry Lockran in the 1960's. www.sunjaybrayne.com www.harpinrecords.co.uk
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Belper The Queens Head
Price: £5.00
Sunjay Brayne is rapidly developing into one of the best young solo performers on the English acoustic scene. Aged just 18 his performances have been described as mature & confident while his guitar playing has been hailed as superb, brilliant, experienced, intricate & faultless. Now a Nominee for the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2012, Sunjay is the first Anglo-Indian to emerge as a major talent since Hamich Imlach & Gerry Lockran in the 1960's. www.sunjaybrayne.com www.harpinrecords.co.uk
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Belper The Queens Head
Price: £5.00
Swn Presents Frank Fairfield
Swn presents FRANK FAIRFIELD with support Friday 31st August 2012 Dempseys, Castle Street, Cardiff 7.30pm / 18+ show £7 adv
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Cardiff Dempseys
Price: £7.00
Swn presents FRANK FAIRFIELD with support Friday 31st August 2012 Dempseys, Castle Street, Cardiff 7.30pm / 18+ show £7 adv
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Cardiff Dempseys
Price: £7.00
Arthur Kitchener - The Hobo Manifesto
Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £5.00
Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £5.00
Bruce Cockburn
Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London Bush Hall
Price: £20.00
Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London Bush Hall
Price: £20.00
Henry Priestman
Fast becoming an annual event for The Processed Pea! Henry Priestman is a superb songwriter and great entertainer who launched his career in Hull before joining the likes of The Yachts and The Christians and being responsible for a catalogue of memorable hits. His solo work is presently causing great ripples in the music business (Radio 2 playlists, Breakfast TV etc) and his solo album 'The Chronicles of Modern Life' hit number one in the Amazon folk/world chart. Expect songs from his NEW album a few covers, a few classics and a great Processed Pea birthday night!
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Etton The Processed Pea
Price: £11.00
Fast becoming an annual event for The Processed Pea! Henry Priestman is a superb songwriter and great entertainer who launched his career in Hull before joining the likes of The Yachts and The Christians and being responsible for a catalogue of memorable hits. His solo work is presently causing great ripples in the music business (Radio 2 playlists, Breakfast TV etc) and his solo album 'The Chronicles of Modern Life' hit number one in the Amazon folk/world chart. Expect songs from his NEW album a few covers, a few classics and a great Processed Pea birthday night!
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Etton The Processed Pea
Price: £11.00
Boo Hewerdine
Frontman of '80s pop band The Bible and songwriter for Eddi Reader, kd Lang, Paul Young and Natalie Imbruglia (amongst many others), Boo Hewerdine is an accomplished live performer with much heart and passion thrown into performance. 'it's virtually a given that the endlessley touring Hewerdine will deliver songs rich in melody with lyrics whose meanings are transparent as they are universal' Q Magazine '.there are too few singer/songwriters who get their feelings to move about as naturally as water, and this is one.' The Independent. The obvious, though spurious comparison is Nick Drake; although Drake never invested his lyrics with the easy warmth and humanity that Hewerdine seems to carry around in a bag wherever he goes. File under 'Magical'.Logo Yvonne Lyon 'just stunning music' Bob Harris BBC Radio 2 'listening to Yvonne is a life affirming experience. She is the bees-knees!' Iain Anderson BBC Radio Scotland '... well-crafted songs delivered with panache and conviction in a compelling voice which displays just the right balance between power and delicacy.' John Hinshelwood, Americana UK Singer-songwriter Yvonne Lyon is among the best and brightest emerging talent currently from Scotland. Her latest album, Ashes to Gold (recorded with Graeme Duffin, Wet Wet Wet) combines poignant lyrics with strong, creative melodies, demonstrating a voice that can be both fragile and intense. She has consistently drawn and stirred crowds across the UK with her emotive performances. With 2 live sessions for Bob Harris Radio 2 and a BBC1 television appearance under her belt, Yvonne has enjoyed sharing the stage with the likes of Patty Griffin, Karine Polwart, Capercaillie, Kate Rusby, Luka Bloom, Martyn Joseph, Michael Mara, Juliet Turner and Steve Forbert . She also opened for Teenage Fanclub at Scotland's Celtic Connections . PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time.
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.50
Frontman of '80s pop band The Bible and songwriter for Eddi Reader, kd Lang, Paul Young and Natalie Imbruglia (amongst many others), Boo Hewerdine is an accomplished live performer with much heart and passion thrown into performance. 'it's virtually a given that the endlessley touring Hewerdine will deliver songs rich in melody with lyrics whose meanings are transparent as they are universal' Q Magazine '.there are too few singer/songwriters who get their feelings to move about as naturally as water, and this is one.' The Independent. The obvious, though spurious comparison is Nick Drake; although Drake never invested his lyrics with the easy warmth and humanity that Hewerdine seems to carry around in a bag wherever he goes. File under 'Magical'.Logo Yvonne Lyon 'just stunning music' Bob Harris BBC Radio 2 'listening to Yvonne is a life affirming experience. She is the bees-knees!' Iain Anderson BBC Radio Scotland '... well-crafted songs delivered with panache and conviction in a compelling voice which displays just the right balance between power and delicacy.' John Hinshelwood, Americana UK Singer-songwriter Yvonne Lyon is among the best and brightest emerging talent currently from Scotland. Her latest album, Ashes to Gold (recorded with Graeme Duffin, Wet Wet Wet) combines poignant lyrics with strong, creative melodies, demonstrating a voice that can be both fragile and intense. She has consistently drawn and stirred crowds across the UK with her emotive performances. With 2 live sessions for Bob Harris Radio 2 and a BBC1 television appearance under her belt, Yvonne has enjoyed sharing the stage with the likes of Patty Griffin, Karine Polwart, Capercaillie, Kate Rusby, Luka Bloom, Martyn Joseph, Michael Mara, Juliet Turner and Steve Forbert . She also opened for Teenage Fanclub at Scotland's Celtic Connections . PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you'd like a table, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2012
Time: Doors @ 7pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time.
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.50
Jeff & Vida
Jeff and Vida met in New York City in 1997 but soon left for New Orleans where they began writing and performing on a regular basis. They quickly became a force on the New Orleans music scene, winning multiple awards and building a solid following among fans and critics alike. They began touring full time in 2001 and have since played more than 200 dates a year across the United States and Europe. They released four studio recordings, along with a live disc, to wide critical acclaim. Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Jeff and Vida relocated to Nashville where they became part of the burgeoning alternative music scene. A performance at the Ryman Auditorium and a New York Times article which featured them alongside Nashville neighbors Old Crow Medicine Show, Gillian Welch and Todd Snider, is a sure sign their music is welcome wherever they choose to hang their hats. Jeff & Vida make music that is real and true. Theirs are the songs you long to hear late at night on the interstate, in poolhalls and smoky whiskey bars. -New York Times Magazine enough variety to appeal to the lovers of solid traditional bluegrass as well as contemporary sounds. I recommend you give a listen to this unique band. -Bluegrass Music Profiles Jeff & Vida bring a rockabilly flavor, or even rock 'n' roll twang, to traditional bluegrass music. Vida has a girl-next-door voice that crackles with emphasis at well-chosen moments. The couple share long-practiced harmonies that make a listener wonder what joyous collaborations the two must enjoy when they're relaxing around their Nashville home. -Longmont Times Don't pin this down as being just a bluegrass record - it's a happy-go-lucky celebration of all Americana can be. -Americana UK
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Liverpool The Royal British Legion
Price: £7.00
Jeff and Vida met in New York City in 1997 but soon left for New Orleans where they began writing and performing on a regular basis. They quickly became a force on the New Orleans music scene, winning multiple awards and building a solid following among fans and critics alike. They began touring full time in 2001 and have since played more than 200 dates a year across the United States and Europe. They released four studio recordings, along with a live disc, to wide critical acclaim. Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Jeff and Vida relocated to Nashville where they became part of the burgeoning alternative music scene. A performance at the Ryman Auditorium and a New York Times article which featured them alongside Nashville neighbors Old Crow Medicine Show, Gillian Welch and Todd Snider, is a sure sign their music is welcome wherever they choose to hang their hats. Jeff & Vida make music that is real and true. Theirs are the songs you long to hear late at night on the interstate, in poolhalls and smoky whiskey bars. -New York Times Magazine enough variety to appeal to the lovers of solid traditional bluegrass as well as contemporary sounds. I recommend you give a listen to this unique band. -Bluegrass Music Profiles Jeff & Vida bring a rockabilly flavor, or even rock 'n' roll twang, to traditional bluegrass music. Vida has a girl-next-door voice that crackles with emphasis at well-chosen moments. The couple share long-practiced harmonies that make a listener wonder what joyous collaborations the two must enjoy when they're relaxing around their Nashville home. -Longmont Times Don't pin this down as being just a bluegrass record - it's a happy-go-lucky celebration of all Americana can be. -Americana UK
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Liverpool The Royal British Legion
Price: £7.00
David Francey
This Scottish-born Canadian singer/songwriter merits a much higher profile in Britain. To quote Eric Bogle, no less: "His songs are lean, like the man himself. With not one wasted word or superfluous line he takes the everyday business of living and elevates it into something infinitely more noble and memorable. For his third visit to the Black Swan, David is again joined by guitarist Craig Werth.
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £9.00
This Scottish-born Canadian singer/songwriter merits a much higher profile in Britain. To quote Eric Bogle, no less: "His songs are lean, like the man himself. With not one wasted word or superfluous line he takes the everyday business of living and elevates it into something infinitely more noble and memorable. For his third visit to the Black Swan, David is again joined by guitarist Craig Werth.
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £9.00
David Francey
This Scottish-born Canadian singer/songwriter merits a much higher profile in Britain. To quote Eric Bogle, no less: "His songs are lean, like the man himself. With not one wasted word or superfluous line he takes the everyday business of living and elevates it into something infinitely more noble and memorable. For his third visit to the Black Swan, David is again joined by guitarist Craig Werth.
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
This Scottish-born Canadian singer/songwriter merits a much higher profile in Britain. To quote Eric Bogle, no less: "His songs are lean, like the man himself. With not one wasted word or superfluous line he takes the everyday business of living and elevates it into something infinitely more noble and memorable. For his third visit to the Black Swan, David is again joined by guitarist Craig Werth.
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
Reg Meuross
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bow Village Hall
Price: £9.00
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bow Village Hall
Price: £9.00
Reg Meuross
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bow Village Hall
Price: £7.00
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bow Village Hall
Price: £7.00
Pete Morton - First Friday Folk And Roots
The Tom Thumb Theatre is proud to present First Friday Folk and Roots; a monthly music night. This month, we are joined by Pete Morton - a song craftsman, impassioned performer and general good egg.
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £10.00
The Tom Thumb Theatre is proud to present First Friday Folk and Roots; a monthly music night. This month, we are joined by Pete Morton - a song craftsman, impassioned performer and general good egg.
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £10.00
Mad Dog Mcrea @ Rock Around The Block
STAGE TIMES Drop the Pilot 8pm Mad Dog Mcrea 9.45 - 12.00 BBQ. Full Bar Free Parking & Camping available
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Lewannick Rock Around The Block
Price: £10.00
STAGE TIMES Drop the Pilot 8pm Mad Dog Mcrea 9.45 - 12.00 BBQ. Full Bar Free Parking & Camping available
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Lewannick Rock Around The Block
Price: £10.00
Josienne Clarke And Ben Walker
Those who have been following the folk revival movement will already know about Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker. Both classically trained, Josienne's voice and style has been compared to June Tabor, and Ben's vintage guitar and mandolin lends the perfect musical tact. Leading lights of the emerging folk scene, reviewers for the NME were already talking about their 'exceptional talent' before they took the Bristol Folk Festival by storm to win the 2012 Isambard Folk Award and the wider world started to take notice. And there really is something very special about Josienne and Ben together. Combining traditional folk credentials with honest and original songwriting and a profound musicality which leaves other musicians agape, seeing them play is an unrivalled experience; they hold the most crowded room breathless. Josienne looks very young until she opens her mouth to sing and then her wisdom and her expressive, nuanced performance makes you wonder. Ben simply plays things no-one else could play. They have performed alongside many greats including Martin Simpson, Ric Sanders of the Fairport Convention, Kami Thompson, Emily Portman, Mary Hampton and Emily Barker. Having just seen them live, Folk Radio UK said their magic laid in their enduring presence that will bring a silence and solemnity to any crowd. But, we think Emma Harding's Glamour Cave really captures it best: Ben and Josienne are a delicate, winding and unwinding proposition that requires close attention... She has this voice that's like a precision tool for making golden, ringing shapes in the air ... It's as if they pull in all the energy in the room, concentrate it in some kind of musical alchemy and then spin it into shimmering cathedrals of sound. You can see them doing just that in the Union Chapel here: http://www.nme.com/nme-video/youtube/id/Ck3RqAY9Gyw/search/josienne-clarke Their new album, The Seas are Deep, is getting great reviews like this from Bright Young Folk. 'The Seas are Deep is a 9-track album by duo Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker. The talents of Clarke (vocals, recorders) and Walker (instrumentals) combine well, with a real sense that they have a profound musical connection. A real highlight is Ben Walker's masterful guitar solo, The Seas Are Deep, full of subtle changes of pace and a compelling and engaging composition. Indeed, the album is driven by Walker's sparse yet engaging instrumental backing to Clarke's characterful vocals which have a rare clarity; this combination is particularly evident on Black is the Colour. Lily of the West features quality emotional storytelling with multi-layered vocals and a well-judged accompaniment from guitar and percussion. As a well balanced duo with a subtle approach to their music, Clarke and Walker have produced an elegant and engaging album.' The next EP, Homemade Heartache, will be out in the summer. http://www.josienneclarke.co.uk/
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £7.00
Those who have been following the folk revival movement will already know about Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker. Both classically trained, Josienne's voice and style has been compared to June Tabor, and Ben's vintage guitar and mandolin lends the perfect musical tact. Leading lights of the emerging folk scene, reviewers for the NME were already talking about their 'exceptional talent' before they took the Bristol Folk Festival by storm to win the 2012 Isambard Folk Award and the wider world started to take notice. And there really is something very special about Josienne and Ben together. Combining traditional folk credentials with honest and original songwriting and a profound musicality which leaves other musicians agape, seeing them play is an unrivalled experience; they hold the most crowded room breathless. Josienne looks very young until she opens her mouth to sing and then her wisdom and her expressive, nuanced performance makes you wonder. Ben simply plays things no-one else could play. They have performed alongside many greats including Martin Simpson, Ric Sanders of the Fairport Convention, Kami Thompson, Emily Portman, Mary Hampton and Emily Barker. Having just seen them live, Folk Radio UK said their magic laid in their enduring presence that will bring a silence and solemnity to any crowd. But, we think Emma Harding's Glamour Cave really captures it best: Ben and Josienne are a delicate, winding and unwinding proposition that requires close attention... She has this voice that's like a precision tool for making golden, ringing shapes in the air ... It's as if they pull in all the energy in the room, concentrate it in some kind of musical alchemy and then spin it into shimmering cathedrals of sound. You can see them doing just that in the Union Chapel here: http://www.nme.com/nme-video/youtube/id/Ck3RqAY9Gyw/search/josienne-clarke Their new album, The Seas are Deep, is getting great reviews like this from Bright Young Folk. 'The Seas are Deep is a 9-track album by duo Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker. The talents of Clarke (vocals, recorders) and Walker (instrumentals) combine well, with a real sense that they have a profound musical connection. A real highlight is Ben Walker's masterful guitar solo, The Seas Are Deep, full of subtle changes of pace and a compelling and engaging composition. Indeed, the album is driven by Walker's sparse yet engaging instrumental backing to Clarke's characterful vocals which have a rare clarity; this combination is particularly evident on Black is the Colour. Lily of the West features quality emotional storytelling with multi-layered vocals and a well-judged accompaniment from guitar and percussion. As a well balanced duo with a subtle approach to their music, Clarke and Walker have produced an elegant and engaging album.' The next EP, Homemade Heartache, will be out in the summer. http://www.josienneclarke.co.uk/
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £7.00
Hokie Joint
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £12.00
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £12.00
Owlsworld Presents: The Water Tower Band From Portland Oregon, Usa
Owlsworld Presents: The Water Tower Band from Portland Oregon, USA Live at Gracellie's Hotel Shanklin, Isle of Wight, on Sat 8th Sept, The Water Tower Band on their 6th UK Tour www.watertowerbucketboys.com After 5 years on the road, 4 albums under their belt and multiple international tours, the Water Tower band have been brewing up a storm in the folk music world. The boys have collaborated live with members of bands like Frank Turner, Kitty Daisy and Lewis, the Red Stick Ramblers, and the Foghorn Stringband and shared the stage with acts like Old Crow Medicine Show, Mumford and Sons, Wilco, Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three, and Woody Pines. They have toured extensively in both the USA and abroad, and performed live on the BBC, NPR, and RTE. Their all original sound is infectious and has spread far and wide to audiences of all ages and walks of life. Based in Portland, Oregon these young gents got their start busking on street corners, playing traditional old time and bluegrass, eventually honing their sound as a solid dance band playing square dances and bluegrass festivals up and down the west coast. However, the boys wanted to take the music further and thus, their new sound was born. Loosely based in the traditions of bluegrass, punk rock, blues, Cajun, folk and country, their sonic creations transcend all musical boundaries. Their songs feature tight 3 part harmonies and powerful instrumentals. This, combined with the lightning energy of their stage performances, has made them a favourite amongst music connoisseurs throughout the US and Europe alike. The Gracellie Hotel, 25 Hope Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6ED Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music from 8.30pm plus DJ Tickets £10.00 on the door or save money and pre-book for £8 from: http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld https://www.facebook.com/events/306986026045260
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Shanklin Gracellie Hotel
Price: £8.00
Owlsworld Presents: The Water Tower Band from Portland Oregon, USA Live at Gracellie's Hotel Shanklin, Isle of Wight, on Sat 8th Sept, The Water Tower Band on their 6th UK Tour www.watertowerbucketboys.com After 5 years on the road, 4 albums under their belt and multiple international tours, the Water Tower band have been brewing up a storm in the folk music world. The boys have collaborated live with members of bands like Frank Turner, Kitty Daisy and Lewis, the Red Stick Ramblers, and the Foghorn Stringband and shared the stage with acts like Old Crow Medicine Show, Mumford and Sons, Wilco, Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three, and Woody Pines. They have toured extensively in both the USA and abroad, and performed live on the BBC, NPR, and RTE. Their all original sound is infectious and has spread far and wide to audiences of all ages and walks of life. Based in Portland, Oregon these young gents got their start busking on street corners, playing traditional old time and bluegrass, eventually honing their sound as a solid dance band playing square dances and bluegrass festivals up and down the west coast. However, the boys wanted to take the music further and thus, their new sound was born. Loosely based in the traditions of bluegrass, punk rock, blues, Cajun, folk and country, their sonic creations transcend all musical boundaries. Their songs feature tight 3 part harmonies and powerful instrumentals. This, combined with the lightning energy of their stage performances, has made them a favourite amongst music connoisseurs throughout the US and Europe alike. The Gracellie Hotel, 25 Hope Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6ED Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music from 8.30pm plus DJ Tickets £10.00 on the door or save money and pre-book for £8 from: http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld https://www.facebook.com/events/306986026045260
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Shanklin Gracellie Hotel
Price: £8.00
Kate Denny
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £7.00
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £7.00
Kate Denny
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £5.00
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £5.00
Owlsworld Presents Water Tower (bucket Boys) +the Caution Horses
Owlsworld Presents: The Water Tower Band from Portland Oregon, USA + The Caution Horses Live at The Old Barn Sessions, on Mon 10th Sept, The Water Tower Band on their 6th UK Tour www.watertowerbucketboys.com After 5 years on the road, 4 albums under their belt and multiple international tours, the Water Tower band have been brewing up a storm in the folk music world. The boys have collaborated live with members of bands like Frank Turner, Kitty Daisy and Lewis, the Red Stick Ramblers, and the Foghorn Stringband and shared the stage with acts like Old Crow Medicine Show, Mumford and Sons, Wilco, Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three, and Woody Pines. They have toured extensively in both the USA and abroad, and performed live on the BBC, NPR, and RTE. Their all original sound is infectious and has spread far and wide to audiences of all ages and walks of life. Based in Portland, Oregon these young gents got their start busking on street corners, playing traditional old time and bluegrass, eventually honing their sound as a solid dance band playing square dances and bluegrass festivals up and down the west coast. However, the boys wanted to take the music further and thus, their new sound was born. Loosely based in the traditions of bluegrass, punk rock, blues, Cajun, folk and country, their sonic creations transcend all musical boundaries. Their songs feature tight 3 part harmonies and powerful instrumentals. This, combined with the lightning energy of their stage performances, has made them a favourite amongst music connoisseurs throughout the US and Europe alike. Monday 10th Sept The Old Barn @ The Cock Inn Church Lane Sarratt WD3 6HH http://www.cockinn.net/ Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music 8.30pm - 11.00pm Tickets £7.00 on the dooror £5 pre-booked from: http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld https://www.facebook.com/events/100237820115035
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Sarratt Owlsworld Acoustic Sessions
Price: £5.00
Owlsworld Presents: The Water Tower Band from Portland Oregon, USA + The Caution Horses Live at The Old Barn Sessions, on Mon 10th Sept, The Water Tower Band on their 6th UK Tour www.watertowerbucketboys.com After 5 years on the road, 4 albums under their belt and multiple international tours, the Water Tower band have been brewing up a storm in the folk music world. The boys have collaborated live with members of bands like Frank Turner, Kitty Daisy and Lewis, the Red Stick Ramblers, and the Foghorn Stringband and shared the stage with acts like Old Crow Medicine Show, Mumford and Sons, Wilco, Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three, and Woody Pines. They have toured extensively in both the USA and abroad, and performed live on the BBC, NPR, and RTE. Their all original sound is infectious and has spread far and wide to audiences of all ages and walks of life. Based in Portland, Oregon these young gents got their start busking on street corners, playing traditional old time and bluegrass, eventually honing their sound as a solid dance band playing square dances and bluegrass festivals up and down the west coast. However, the boys wanted to take the music further and thus, their new sound was born. Loosely based in the traditions of bluegrass, punk rock, blues, Cajun, folk and country, their sonic creations transcend all musical boundaries. Their songs feature tight 3 part harmonies and powerful instrumentals. This, combined with the lightning energy of their stage performances, has made them a favourite amongst music connoisseurs throughout the US and Europe alike. Monday 10th Sept The Old Barn @ The Cock Inn Church Lane Sarratt WD3 6HH http://www.cockinn.net/ Doors Open at 7.30pm. Live Music 8.30pm - 11.00pm Tickets £7.00 on the dooror £5 pre-booked from: http://www.wegottickets.com/owlsworld https://www.facebook.com/events/100237820115035
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm for 8.30pm
Venue: Sarratt Owlsworld Acoustic Sessions
Price: £5.00
Gerry Colvin
Gerry, well known as front man with the band ColvinQuarmby, showcases material from his forthcoming solo album. Stylistically it's very different to CQ material, with a Jazzy/Lounge feel, but with the brilliant witty and sharply observant lyrics we've come to expect from Gerry's writing. Gerry will be accompanied by Elliott Rooney on piano.
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Rugby The Merchants Inn
Price: £10.00
Gerry, well known as front man with the band ColvinQuarmby, showcases material from his forthcoming solo album. Stylistically it's very different to CQ material, with a Jazzy/Lounge feel, but with the brilliant witty and sharply observant lyrics we've come to expect from Gerry's writing. Gerry will be accompanied by Elliott Rooney on piano.
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Rugby The Merchants Inn
Price: £10.00
The Teacups Plus Louise Jordan
A YOUNG PERFORMERS DOUBLE BILL The Teacups are a vibrant unaccompanied vocal group from Newcastle, comprising Alex Cumming, Kate Locksley, Rosie Calvert and Will Finn and singing traditional and modern songs in a variety of styles. Louise Jordan is a singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist making waves on the acoustic music scene. She has a purity of voice which melts the toughest hearts and a delivery which unsettles the most discerning critic.
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
A YOUNG PERFORMERS DOUBLE BILL The Teacups are a vibrant unaccompanied vocal group from Newcastle, comprising Alex Cumming, Kate Locksley, Rosie Calvert and Will Finn and singing traditional and modern songs in a variety of styles. Louise Jordan is a singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist making waves on the acoustic music scene. She has a purity of voice which melts the toughest hearts and a delivery which unsettles the most discerning critic.
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £7.00
The Teacups Plus Louise Jordan
A YOUNG PERFORMERS DOUBLE BILL The Teacups are a vibrant unaccompanied vocal group from Newcastle, comprising Alex Cumming, Kate Locksley, Rosie Calvert and Will Finn and singing traditional and modern songs in a variety of styles. Louise Jordan is a singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist making waves on the acoustic music scene. She has a purity of voice which melts the toughest hearts and a delivery which unsettles the most discerning critic.
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £6.00
A YOUNG PERFORMERS DOUBLE BILL The Teacups are a vibrant unaccompanied vocal group from Newcastle, comprising Alex Cumming, Kate Locksley, Rosie Calvert and Will Finn and singing traditional and modern songs in a variety of styles. Louise Jordan is a singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist making waves on the acoustic music scene. She has a purity of voice which melts the toughest hearts and a delivery which unsettles the most discerning critic.
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £6.00
Seznec Brothers
Students £7 on door only (proof required) The Seznec Brothers are Cory and Yann. They really are brothers, though it may seem like an elaborate ruse to gain credibility. Cory lives in France.Yann lives in Scotland. When they meet up they make music. They have played music together for about 20 years. Their influences and musical interests are vast, ranging from Appalachian banjo music to 20th century electroacoustic composition by way of 1960s West African pop and interactive sound art. Using mostly acoustic instruments including gourd banjos, pianos, guitars, the brothers defy strict categorization. Their music is strongly rooted in tradition yet forward looking, introspective yet universal, straightforward yet complex. Their album Jagged Land is now out. www.seznecbros.com
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Students £7 on door only (proof required) The Seznec Brothers are Cory and Yann. They really are brothers, though it may seem like an elaborate ruse to gain credibility. Cory lives in France.Yann lives in Scotland. When they meet up they make music. They have played music together for about 20 years. Their influences and musical interests are vast, ranging from Appalachian banjo music to 20th century electroacoustic composition by way of 1960s West African pop and interactive sound art. Using mostly acoustic instruments including gourd banjos, pianos, guitars, the brothers defy strict categorization. Their music is strongly rooted in tradition yet forward looking, introspective yet universal, straightforward yet complex. Their album Jagged Land is now out. www.seznecbros.com
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Martin Simpson
There is no doubt that after 35 years as a professional musician Martin is, right now, better than ever. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. There is no-one who has more successfully combined the diverse elements of British, Afro-American and old-timey music than Simpson. His 15 years living in the US were well spent. In addition his own songwriting has produced some real gems, from the truck-stop epic, Love Never Dies to the profoundly moving Never Any Good and "One Day". His career includes collaborations on stage and record with June Tabor, Kelly Joe Phelps, Jackson Browne, Danny Thompson, Danú, Martin Carthy, Cara Dillon, David Lindley, Roy Bailey, Martin Taylor, David Hidalgo, Steve Miller, Dick Gaughan and many more. Martin has been nominated an astounding 23 times in the eleven years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards - more than any other performer - with 9 consecutive years as nominee for Musician of The Year, which he has won twice. 2008 saw an incredible 5 nominations for "Prodigal Son' and 2 wins, whilst in 2010 he had an unprecedented 6 nominations for his CD, "True Stories" and a win for Best Traditional Track, "Sir Patrick Spens". Whether playing American old-time music, blues, a Dylan song or his own material, Martin Simpson is unpredictable, individual and a guitarist of immense subtlety.
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: London King's Head, Crouch End
Price: £15.00
There is no doubt that after 35 years as a professional musician Martin is, right now, better than ever. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. There is no-one who has more successfully combined the diverse elements of British, Afro-American and old-timey music than Simpson. His 15 years living in the US were well spent. In addition his own songwriting has produced some real gems, from the truck-stop epic, Love Never Dies to the profoundly moving Never Any Good and "One Day". His career includes collaborations on stage and record with June Tabor, Kelly Joe Phelps, Jackson Browne, Danny Thompson, Danú, Martin Carthy, Cara Dillon, David Lindley, Roy Bailey, Martin Taylor, David Hidalgo, Steve Miller, Dick Gaughan and many more. Martin has been nominated an astounding 23 times in the eleven years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards - more than any other performer - with 9 consecutive years as nominee for Musician of The Year, which he has won twice. 2008 saw an incredible 5 nominations for "Prodigal Son' and 2 wins, whilst in 2010 he had an unprecedented 6 nominations for his CD, "True Stories" and a win for Best Traditional Track, "Sir Patrick Spens". Whether playing American old-time music, blues, a Dylan song or his own material, Martin Simpson is unpredictable, individual and a guitarist of immense subtlety.
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: London King's Head, Crouch End
Price: £15.00
Simone Felice Group & Guest Simi Stone (the Duke & The King)
Simone Felice makes a triumphant return with the release of his debut album on April 2nd (for Reveal Records), and is charted to travel the length and breadth of the United Kingdom and Ireland with his band of remarkable players, who together make up the rootsy and hauntingly harmonious SIMONE FELICE GROUP. As well as debuting material from his outstanding new release, the acclaimed wordsmith will be performing many of the classics his devoted followers hold dear from his time with The Felice Brothers and The Duke & The King. Radio hit "You & I Belong" (with friends from Mumford & Sons) finds Simone at his melodic best, his star now burning brighter than ever. Simone Felice is a record certain to cement Felice's place as one of the great songwriter-poets of his generation. Come one, come all. 'Each song somehow sounding like a classic, each live performance suggesting we are in the presence of a rare, fiery brilliance.' The Guardian 'Spellbinding' (Uncut) 'Utterly devastating live.' Q Magazine SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE from Simi Stone (The Duke and The King) Biography For Simone Felice, his self-titled Reveal Records solo debut has literally been a lifetime in the making. As a former key player in both The Felice Brothers and The Duke And The King explains, This album is the one I've had buried away, somewhere in my weird heart." This is a collection of songs sure to cement Felice's place as one of the great songwriter-poets of his generation. Felice doesn't use the word heart casually. When you sit with him in a room you can hear a subtle metallic ticking noise. If you hunt for the source of the sound you'll find a vertical scar bisecting the entire length of his chest, a visceral reminder of the open-heart surgery he was forced to undergo in the summer of 2010 after a childhood congenital defect brought him to the brink of death. He traces the line of that scar as if it's where his new songs actually emanate from, and in a way they do. Simone Felice is strikingly simple in its arrangements but extravagant in its emotional impact. There is a luminous aura surrounding these compositions, something magical and otherworldly, even when the lyrics are startlingly topical or reference historical events, on tracks like Courtney Love, New York Times and Ballad of Sharon Tate. Felice conveys his often mournful tales of star-crossed lovers and beautiful losers with remarkable empathy. Given his own life-and-death experiences the recent surgery and the birth of his first child were just the latest chapters -- his approach can genuinely be called openhearted. Over the course of a year, this Catskill Mountains-based artist found the most deeply resonant places in which to record his work, settings that were as haunted in their rafters as he felt in his bones: a barn near his home in the woods, an old church in London, an abandoned high school building by the Hudson River. What he created in these hushed, hallowed places is music that could be called folk but that has running through it a ghostly gospel-like feel. Occasionally helping him realize his vision were friends from Mumford & Sons, The Felice Brothers, and even the members of a local girl's choir, the Catskill High School Treblaires. Felice has long been a storyteller, writing prose and poetry as well as songs, and he has a truly remarkable story of his own to tell. Born in 1976, Felice was raised in the Catskill Mountains, in the shadow of Woodstock, the same area where Bob Dylan famously retreated to workshop with the Band after his mysterious motorcycle accident. As Simone, whose gaunt looks balance the sensitive and the rough-hewn, declares: I was born in the woods, with a drop of Indian blood. As a boy, I swore I saw a Mohican ghost among the birch trees. Or maybe it was just the acid." When he was 12 years old, Simone suffered a brain aneurysm and was pronounced clinically dead for several minutes. Following emergency neurosurgery, doctors warned his family that there was a good chance he would not survive. If he did make it, his motor faculties might be seriously impaired. Not only did he recover, but the young Felice began to apply himself to his creative endeavors with an urgency that only those who have looked death in the face can exhibit. I didn't know it at the time, Felice recounts, but writing a memoir of my childhood forced me to put my archeological helmet on and really dig up the past. Maybe I've always been walking that stone wall, the one between this world and the other. At 15, Felice was fronting a local punk band; a few years later he was starting to make treks to New York City, playing the fabled CBGB's and other low-down clubs. Simone then turned his attention to the written and spoken word, penning stories and poems and performing monologues at the Nuyorican Poet's Café on the Lower East Side. He eventually published two short works of fiction: Goodbye Amelia (2004) and Hail Mary Full of Holes (2005). A decade ago, just after 9/11, he resumed songwriting in earnest, collaborating with his brother Ian on a series of homemade recordings, which led to the formation, in 2006, with Ian and younger brother James, of The Felice Brothers. The sibling group started out playing on the streets and in the subways of New York City, but within a few short years they were traveling the world, headlining sold out shows and supporting artists like The Band's Levon Helm, Bright Eyes and Gillian Welch. In 2008, all-star producer Rick Rubin tapped Felice to drum on the sessions for The Avett Brothers' breakout release I and Love and You. This not only lifted Felice's profile but also provided him with valuable lessons about the record-making process: I wrote close to 30 songs for my album, but in the end I chose the 10 that really told the story. That's something I learned from Rick. He drives his artists to write, and write, and keep writing. That's what I did. It's not an album until it's an album. I had to learn not to be afraid to throw ideas away. I guess it's a good exercise for life itself, learning to let things go, like the victims of a flood Between his work with The Felice Brothers and the launch of his solo career, Felice briefly formed The Duke & The King, a folk-soul vocal group he fronted whose understated debut 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' was lauded as one of 2009's albums of the year by critics and audiences alike. He also completed his first novel, Black Jesus, a timely saga about a veteran blinded by a roadside bomb who comes home to a dilapidated America and finds the first real love of his life. She's a runaway, a busted angel, and she teaches him another way to see. As with his novel, Simone Felice focuses on stories about people he has known or read about, yet each contains a facet of Felice himself. Courtney Love is less recrimination than rumination on the loneliness in all of us that can lead to reckless, desperate behavior. Lead single "You & I Belong" (with friends from Mumford & Sons) finds Felice praising each new morning, a difficult chore in today's pixilated world of seven billion distractions. The darkly exquisite New York Times is a commanding lyrical onslaught about the dire state of the front page news. Simone Felice is both the start of a new career and the culmination of an arduous journey, an arc that began with his life-threatening aneurysm in 1988 and ended with his 2010 open-heart surgery. Felice has lived really lived to tell the tale. 'Simone Felice' will be released by Reveal Records on April 2nd 2012 http://www.simonefelice.com/
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £14.00
Simone Felice makes a triumphant return with the release of his debut album on April 2nd (for Reveal Records), and is charted to travel the length and breadth of the United Kingdom and Ireland with his band of remarkable players, who together make up the rootsy and hauntingly harmonious SIMONE FELICE GROUP. As well as debuting material from his outstanding new release, the acclaimed wordsmith will be performing many of the classics his devoted followers hold dear from his time with The Felice Brothers and The Duke & The King. Radio hit "You & I Belong" (with friends from Mumford & Sons) finds Simone at his melodic best, his star now burning brighter than ever. Simone Felice is a record certain to cement Felice's place as one of the great songwriter-poets of his generation. Come one, come all. 'Each song somehow sounding like a classic, each live performance suggesting we are in the presence of a rare, fiery brilliance.' The Guardian 'Spellbinding' (Uncut) 'Utterly devastating live.' Q Magazine SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE from Simi Stone (The Duke and The King) Biography For Simone Felice, his self-titled Reveal Records solo debut has literally been a lifetime in the making. As a former key player in both The Felice Brothers and The Duke And The King explains, This album is the one I've had buried away, somewhere in my weird heart." This is a collection of songs sure to cement Felice's place as one of the great songwriter-poets of his generation. Felice doesn't use the word heart casually. When you sit with him in a room you can hear a subtle metallic ticking noise. If you hunt for the source of the sound you'll find a vertical scar bisecting the entire length of his chest, a visceral reminder of the open-heart surgery he was forced to undergo in the summer of 2010 after a childhood congenital defect brought him to the brink of death. He traces the line of that scar as if it's where his new songs actually emanate from, and in a way they do. Simone Felice is strikingly simple in its arrangements but extravagant in its emotional impact. There is a luminous aura surrounding these compositions, something magical and otherworldly, even when the lyrics are startlingly topical or reference historical events, on tracks like Courtney Love, New York Times and Ballad of Sharon Tate. Felice conveys his often mournful tales of star-crossed lovers and beautiful losers with remarkable empathy. Given his own life-and-death experiences the recent surgery and the birth of his first child were just the latest chapters -- his approach can genuinely be called openhearted. Over the course of a year, this Catskill Mountains-based artist found the most deeply resonant places in which to record his work, settings that were as haunted in their rafters as he felt in his bones: a barn near his home in the woods, an old church in London, an abandoned high school building by the Hudson River. What he created in these hushed, hallowed places is music that could be called folk but that has running through it a ghostly gospel-like feel. Occasionally helping him realize his vision were friends from Mumford & Sons, The Felice Brothers, and even the members of a local girl's choir, the Catskill High School Treblaires. Felice has long been a storyteller, writing prose and poetry as well as songs, and he has a truly remarkable story of his own to tell. Born in 1976, Felice was raised in the Catskill Mountains, in the shadow of Woodstock, the same area where Bob Dylan famously retreated to workshop with the Band after his mysterious motorcycle accident. As Simone, whose gaunt looks balance the sensitive and the rough-hewn, declares: I was born in the woods, with a drop of Indian blood. As a boy, I swore I saw a Mohican ghost among the birch trees. Or maybe it was just the acid." When he was 12 years old, Simone suffered a brain aneurysm and was pronounced clinically dead for several minutes. Following emergency neurosurgery, doctors warned his family that there was a good chance he would not survive. If he did make it, his motor faculties might be seriously impaired. Not only did he recover, but the young Felice began to apply himself to his creative endeavors with an urgency that only those who have looked death in the face can exhibit. I didn't know it at the time, Felice recounts, but writing a memoir of my childhood forced me to put my archeological helmet on and really dig up the past. Maybe I've always been walking that stone wall, the one between this world and the other. At 15, Felice was fronting a local punk band; a few years later he was starting to make treks to New York City, playing the fabled CBGB's and other low-down clubs. Simone then turned his attention to the written and spoken word, penning stories and poems and performing monologues at the Nuyorican Poet's Café on the Lower East Side. He eventually published two short works of fiction: Goodbye Amelia (2004) and Hail Mary Full of Holes (2005). A decade ago, just after 9/11, he resumed songwriting in earnest, collaborating with his brother Ian on a series of homemade recordings, which led to the formation, in 2006, with Ian and younger brother James, of The Felice Brothers. The sibling group started out playing on the streets and in the subways of New York City, but within a few short years they were traveling the world, headlining sold out shows and supporting artists like The Band's Levon Helm, Bright Eyes and Gillian Welch. In 2008, all-star producer Rick Rubin tapped Felice to drum on the sessions for The Avett Brothers' breakout release I and Love and You. This not only lifted Felice's profile but also provided him with valuable lessons about the record-making process: I wrote close to 30 songs for my album, but in the end I chose the 10 that really told the story. That's something I learned from Rick. He drives his artists to write, and write, and keep writing. That's what I did. It's not an album until it's an album. I had to learn not to be afraid to throw ideas away. I guess it's a good exercise for life itself, learning to let things go, like the victims of a flood Between his work with The Felice Brothers and the launch of his solo career, Felice briefly formed The Duke & The King, a folk-soul vocal group he fronted whose understated debut 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' was lauded as one of 2009's albums of the year by critics and audiences alike. He also completed his first novel, Black Jesus, a timely saga about a veteran blinded by a roadside bomb who comes home to a dilapidated America and finds the first real love of his life. She's a runaway, a busted angel, and she teaches him another way to see. As with his novel, Simone Felice focuses on stories about people he has known or read about, yet each contains a facet of Felice himself. Courtney Love is less recrimination than rumination on the loneliness in all of us that can lead to reckless, desperate behavior. Lead single "You & I Belong" (with friends from Mumford & Sons) finds Felice praising each new morning, a difficult chore in today's pixilated world of seven billion distractions. The darkly exquisite New York Times is a commanding lyrical onslaught about the dire state of the front page news. Simone Felice is both the start of a new career and the culmination of an arduous journey, an arc that began with his life-threatening aneurysm in 1988 and ended with his 2010 open-heart surgery. Felice has lived really lived to tell the tale. 'Simone Felice' will be released by Reveal Records on April 2nd 2012 http://www.simonefelice.com/
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £14.00
Vin Garbutt
Powerful, hugely moving, warm, humane, inspired, funny and gut wrenchingly honest. These are just some of the superlatives used to describe Vin's performance. This international, award winning, singer songwriter is completing his 42nd year on the road. Born in industrial Teesside Vin's thick Middlesbrough accent and Irish Catholic heritage create a unique mix. His brilliant comic patter, amazing guitar and whistle mastery, impassioned singing and searing, totally honest songwriting, promises a fantastic evening's high-powered entertainment. Vin has been twice nominated as 'Best Live Act' at BBC Radio 2's Folk Awards; winning the title in 2001. He has also been runner-up to Norma Waterson in their 'Folk Singer of the Year ' award. 'a force to be reckoned with - not ignored -still pulling no punches and pulling the crowds around the world' Living Tradition 'The most sought after Act on the scene today. 'House Full!' signs are the norm' Music World www.vingarbutt.com
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: South Molton The George Hotel
Price: £10.00
Powerful, hugely moving, warm, humane, inspired, funny and gut wrenchingly honest. These are just some of the superlatives used to describe Vin's performance. This international, award winning, singer songwriter is completing his 42nd year on the road. Born in industrial Teesside Vin's thick Middlesbrough accent and Irish Catholic heritage create a unique mix. His brilliant comic patter, amazing guitar and whistle mastery, impassioned singing and searing, totally honest songwriting, promises a fantastic evening's high-powered entertainment. Vin has been twice nominated as 'Best Live Act' at BBC Radio 2's Folk Awards; winning the title in 2001. He has also been runner-up to Norma Waterson in their 'Folk Singer of the Year ' award. 'a force to be reckoned with - not ignored -still pulling no punches and pulling the crowds around the world' Living Tradition 'The most sought after Act on the scene today. 'House Full!' signs are the norm' Music World www.vingarbutt.com
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: South Molton The George Hotel
Price: £10.00
Folk Concert With Odi
Odi is an Irish singer/songwriter whose music combines folk, acoustic, pop, rock and indie. She played her first gig 4 years ago, since that time she has supported Eleanor McEvoy, Brian Kennedy and Seth Lakeman as well as playing gigs in Ireland, the UK, Germany and Switzerland. Dave Redfearn joins Odi on vocals, harmonica and guitar.
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Gillingham Methodist Church
Price: £8.00
Odi is an Irish singer/songwriter whose music combines folk, acoustic, pop, rock and indie. She played her first gig 4 years ago, since that time she has supported Eleanor McEvoy, Brian Kennedy and Seth Lakeman as well as playing gigs in Ireland, the UK, Germany and Switzerland. Dave Redfearn joins Odi on vocals, harmonica and guitar.
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Gillingham Methodist Church
Price: £8.00
Patsy Matheson & Becky Mills
Since the well publicised break up of Waking the Witch, Patsy Matheson and Becky Mills have continued to delight audiences throughout the UK Patsy as half of a duo with the legendary Clive Gregson (Gregson & Collister, Richard Thompson Band), and Becky singing alongside Ken Nicol (Steeleye Span) and Ashley Hutchins (Fairport Convention). Now, these two world class songwriters, singers and guitar players have joined forces resulting in a unique and personal sound, drawing on roots in traditional and contemporary folk, acoustic blues, R & B, jazz and rock, with an emphasis on intricate vocal harmonies. Combine this with the pair's engaging charm and sense of humour, and this promises to be a very special evening of top quality entertainment. Expert musicianship and compelling interchanging lead vocals (Maverick Magazine)
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £12.00
Since the well publicised break up of Waking the Witch, Patsy Matheson and Becky Mills have continued to delight audiences throughout the UK Patsy as half of a duo with the legendary Clive Gregson (Gregson & Collister, Richard Thompson Band), and Becky singing alongside Ken Nicol (Steeleye Span) and Ashley Hutchins (Fairport Convention). Now, these two world class songwriters, singers and guitar players have joined forces resulting in a unique and personal sound, drawing on roots in traditional and contemporary folk, acoustic blues, R & B, jazz and rock, with an emphasis on intricate vocal harmonies. Combine this with the pair's engaging charm and sense of humour, and this promises to be a very special evening of top quality entertainment. Expert musicianship and compelling interchanging lead vocals (Maverick Magazine)
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £12.00
Heidi Talbot
Nominated Singer of The Year & Best Traditional Track 'Willie Taylor' BBC Folk Awards 2010 Ireland has long been a fount of great female singers, but Heidi Talbot's breakthrough solo release, 2008's In Love + Light, swiftly assured her promotion to the premier league. Its artfully chosen mix of traditional and contemporary material, reinvented classics and little-known gems, and above all Heidi's achingly bittersweet, spun-gold voice, won glowing reviews across three continents, a US Indie Acoustic Award and a Best Female Vocalist nomination in the Irish Music Awards. With critics mooting comparisons as diverse as Björk, Enya, Linda Ronstadt, Norah Jones and Kirsty MacColl, the album received widespread radio airplay and has been followed by two years' solid gigging, both as headline act and sought-after special guest. What an impressive record this is. Very highly recommended. Billboard Recent career highlights, in a schedule that numbered nearly 150 shows in 2009, include supporting Eddi Reader on her 45-date UK and Irish tour - having sung on the Scottish chanteuse's latest album, Love is the Way. In between fronting her own trio line-up, with her multi-instrumentalist partner John McCusker and Boo Hewerdine on guitar, Heidi has also featured frequently as opening act and backing vocalist with folk/rock supergroup Drever, McCusker Woomble, meanwhile lending her radiant tones to a string of albums by other leading artists, including Michael McGoldrick, Idlewild, Kris Drever and Sandy Wright. Most of the above - including her partner, renowned multi-instrumentalist John McCusker - plus such fellow folk luminaries as Karine Polwart, Ian Carr, Alan Kelly and Andy Cutting, have now lent their talents in turn to In Love + Light's hotly anticipated follow-up, The Last Star. Marking Heidi's debut foray into songwriting, it also sees her engaging afresh with her traditional roots, while seeking out rarely- or never-recorded contemporary material. It simultaneously reaffirms all the expressive and interpretative magic of its predecessor, and extends it in arresting new directions the sound of an artist who's constantly seeking alternative ways to inhabit a song. A voice that's both awestruck and tender The New York Times Having moved to New York at age 18, Heidi settles amidst the city's vibrant Irish musical community and eventually crossed paths with Joanie Madden, flute/whistle champion and founder/ frontwoman of celebrated Irish-American group Cherish the Ladies who just happened to be looking for a new lead singer soon afterwards. Heidi spent five happy years with the band, touring coast-to-coast and beyond, acquiring a veteran's road-skills along with seasoned savoir faire in performing to crowds of thousands. At the end of 2007, though, after a warmly received solo release, Distant Future, three years previously, and with In Love + Light due out early the following year it was time to go it alone. As outlined above, her feet have barely touched the ground since. Talbot is primed and ready for crossover success. Colin Irwin, Daily Telegraph Heidi's new album The Last Star was released in 2010 to great acclaim with an extensive UK tour to support it. Produced by John McCusker and featuring Ian Carr, Ewen Vernal, Kris Drever, Roy Dodds, Eddi Reader, Andy Cutting, Phil Cunningham and more.
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Knaresborough The Frazer Theatre
Price: £15.00
Nominated Singer of The Year & Best Traditional Track 'Willie Taylor' BBC Folk Awards 2010 Ireland has long been a fount of great female singers, but Heidi Talbot's breakthrough solo release, 2008's In Love + Light, swiftly assured her promotion to the premier league. Its artfully chosen mix of traditional and contemporary material, reinvented classics and little-known gems, and above all Heidi's achingly bittersweet, spun-gold voice, won glowing reviews across three continents, a US Indie Acoustic Award and a Best Female Vocalist nomination in the Irish Music Awards. With critics mooting comparisons as diverse as Björk, Enya, Linda Ronstadt, Norah Jones and Kirsty MacColl, the album received widespread radio airplay and has been followed by two years' solid gigging, both as headline act and sought-after special guest. What an impressive record this is. Very highly recommended. Billboard Recent career highlights, in a schedule that numbered nearly 150 shows in 2009, include supporting Eddi Reader on her 45-date UK and Irish tour - having sung on the Scottish chanteuse's latest album, Love is the Way. In between fronting her own trio line-up, with her multi-instrumentalist partner John McCusker and Boo Hewerdine on guitar, Heidi has also featured frequently as opening act and backing vocalist with folk/rock supergroup Drever, McCusker Woomble, meanwhile lending her radiant tones to a string of albums by other leading artists, including Michael McGoldrick, Idlewild, Kris Drever and Sandy Wright. Most of the above - including her partner, renowned multi-instrumentalist John McCusker - plus such fellow folk luminaries as Karine Polwart, Ian Carr, Alan Kelly and Andy Cutting, have now lent their talents in turn to In Love + Light's hotly anticipated follow-up, The Last Star. Marking Heidi's debut foray into songwriting, it also sees her engaging afresh with her traditional roots, while seeking out rarely- or never-recorded contemporary material. It simultaneously reaffirms all the expressive and interpretative magic of its predecessor, and extends it in arresting new directions the sound of an artist who's constantly seeking alternative ways to inhabit a song. A voice that's both awestruck and tender The New York Times Having moved to New York at age 18, Heidi settles amidst the city's vibrant Irish musical community and eventually crossed paths with Joanie Madden, flute/whistle champion and founder/ frontwoman of celebrated Irish-American group Cherish the Ladies who just happened to be looking for a new lead singer soon afterwards. Heidi spent five happy years with the band, touring coast-to-coast and beyond, acquiring a veteran's road-skills along with seasoned savoir faire in performing to crowds of thousands. At the end of 2007, though, after a warmly received solo release, Distant Future, three years previously, and with In Love + Light due out early the following year it was time to go it alone. As outlined above, her feet have barely touched the ground since. Talbot is primed and ready for crossover success. Colin Irwin, Daily Telegraph Heidi's new album The Last Star was released in 2010 to great acclaim with an extensive UK tour to support it. Produced by John McCusker and featuring Ian Carr, Ewen Vernal, Kris Drever, Roy Dodds, Eddi Reader, Andy Cutting, Phil Cunningham and more.
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Knaresborough The Frazer Theatre
Price: £15.00
Radio Kfk
Radio KFK are a Barrow based band fronted by superb guitarist Pete Kassell (previously voted guitarist of the year by Guitarist Magazine). They played a great set for us in 2010 which was hard to categorise as it featured jazz, blues, rock and pop numbers - suffice to say it was superb. We're delighted to welcome them again and this year they will be joined by Julie Rogerson on saxophone. Cabaret style seating. Bring your own drinks. Charity no: 222932
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012
Time: Doors open 7:30pm for 8:00pm start
Venue: Water Yeat Village Hall
Price: £8.00
Radio KFK are a Barrow based band fronted by superb guitarist Pete Kassell (previously voted guitarist of the year by Guitarist Magazine). They played a great set for us in 2010 which was hard to categorise as it featured jazz, blues, rock and pop numbers - suffice to say it was superb. We're delighted to welcome them again and this year they will be joined by Julie Rogerson on saxophone. Cabaret style seating. Bring your own drinks. Charity no: 222932
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012
Time: Doors open 7:30pm for 8:00pm start
Venue: Water Yeat Village Hall
Price: £8.00
Cate Le Bon
A new force in song craft, Cate Le Bon currently resides in Cardiff's infamous French quarter and befitting a songwriter who only writes in the dark, her music is a heady and highly personal Gallic stew of equal parts Nico, Malkmus and the chronicler's own emotional observations on the impossibility of existence. Following a string of club night shows in the city, Cate caught the attention of SFA front man Gruff Rhys who over a cigarette and a glass of brandy offered her some support slots with his band. Cate continued to gig extensively in the UK releasing singles and a Welsh language EP ('Edrych Yn Llygaid Ceffyl Benthyg') on the Indie Record label Peski. Knowing that there's never too much of a good thing, Rhys roped Cate into his hip hop exchange program Neon Neon. What began as a guest vocal appearance on their debut single I Lust You, resulted in a year of touring the world as part of their band. With the Release of her new album CYRK, this should be a show to remember at the Parrot, Carmarthen Doors: 7.30pm - 2am Entry: £7 Support TBC
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm - 2am
Venue: Carmarthen The Parrot Music Bar
Price: £7.00
A new force in song craft, Cate Le Bon currently resides in Cardiff's infamous French quarter and befitting a songwriter who only writes in the dark, her music is a heady and highly personal Gallic stew of equal parts Nico, Malkmus and the chronicler's own emotional observations on the impossibility of existence. Following a string of club night shows in the city, Cate caught the attention of SFA front man Gruff Rhys who over a cigarette and a glass of brandy offered her some support slots with his band. Cate continued to gig extensively in the UK releasing singles and a Welsh language EP ('Edrych Yn Llygaid Ceffyl Benthyg') on the Indie Record label Peski. Knowing that there's never too much of a good thing, Rhys roped Cate into his hip hop exchange program Neon Neon. What began as a guest vocal appearance on their debut single I Lust You, resulted in a year of touring the world as part of their band. With the Release of her new album CYRK, this should be a show to remember at the Parrot, Carmarthen Doors: 7.30pm - 2am Entry: £7 Support TBC
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm - 2am
Venue: Carmarthen The Parrot Music Bar
Price: £7.00
Hannah James & Sam Sweeney
Hannah and Sam have been playing together since 2002 are probably best known for their work in Kerfuffle, and in more recent years with the Demon Barber Roadshow and Bellowhead. Forming officially as a duo in 2008, they released their first album, Catches & Glees, in 2009 and were nominated for the Horizon Award the the 2010 BBC Folk Awards. Since the release of the album, Hannah and Sam have toured nationally, played festivals across the UK and received radio play internationally. They play predominantly English songs and tunes on Accordion and Fiddle, and the live show includes Hannah's renowned clog dancing. See www.hannahandsam.co.uk
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.00
Hannah and Sam have been playing together since 2002 are probably best known for their work in Kerfuffle, and in more recent years with the Demon Barber Roadshow and Bellowhead. Forming officially as a duo in 2008, they released their first album, Catches & Glees, in 2009 and were nominated for the Horizon Award the the 2010 BBC Folk Awards. Since the release of the album, Hannah and Sam have toured nationally, played festivals across the UK and received radio play internationally. They play predominantly English songs and tunes on Accordion and Fiddle, and the live show includes Hannah's renowned clog dancing. See www.hannahandsam.co.uk
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £12.00
Malcolm Holcombe
MALCOLM HOLCOMBE hails from the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina. He has a joyously gruff voice, a life drenched in the blues and folk, acoustic guitar in hand, head shaking, while howling out bruising numbers. His brand of Americana is about as potent as it can get gutsy, rootsy, bluesy, songs in which Holcombe's lyrics mark him a wordsmith of legend proportions, comfortably perched on the upper rungs. He is touring in support of his new album, Down the River, which will be released in August 2012. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats which are allocated on a first come first served basis. If you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012
Time: Doors @ 7.30pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London The Old Queen's Head
Price: £10.00
MALCOLM HOLCOMBE hails from the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina. He has a joyously gruff voice, a life drenched in the blues and folk, acoustic guitar in hand, head shaking, while howling out bruising numbers. His brand of Americana is about as potent as it can get gutsy, rootsy, bluesy, songs in which Holcombe's lyrics mark him a wordsmith of legend proportions, comfortably perched on the upper rungs. He is touring in support of his new album, Down the River, which will be released in August 2012. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats which are allocated on a first come first served basis. If you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you.
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012
Time: Doors @ 7.30pm. See GreenNote.co.uk for start time
Venue: London The Old Queen's Head
Price: £10.00
Seznec Brothers
The Seznec Brothers are Cory and Yann. They really are brothers, though it may seem like an elaborate ruse to gain credibility. Cory lives in France.Yann lives in Scotland. When they meet up they make music. They have played music together for about 20 years. Their influences and musical interests are vast, ranging from Appalachian banjo music to 20th century electroacoustic composition by way of 1960s West African pop and interactive sound art. Using mostly acoustic instruments including gourd banjos, pianos, guitars, the brothers defy strict categorization. Their music is strongly rooted in tradition yet forward looking, introspective yet universal, straightforward yet complex. Their album Jagged Land is now out. www.seznecbros.com
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £6.00
The Seznec Brothers are Cory and Yann. They really are brothers, though it may seem like an elaborate ruse to gain credibility. Cory lives in France.Yann lives in Scotland. When they meet up they make music. They have played music together for about 20 years. Their influences and musical interests are vast, ranging from Appalachian banjo music to 20th century electroacoustic composition by way of 1960s West African pop and interactive sound art. Using mostly acoustic instruments including gourd banjos, pianos, guitars, the brothers defy strict categorization. Their music is strongly rooted in tradition yet forward looking, introspective yet universal, straightforward yet complex. Their album Jagged Land is now out. www.seznecbros.com
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Norwich The Bicycle Shop
Price: £6.00
Nancy Kerr & James Fagan
Doors open 7.30pm 8pm start
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
Doors open 7.30pm 8pm start
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
An Evening With Davey Arthur & Friends
"A GATHERING OF TUNES & SONGS, STORIES & FAMOUS FOLK" Davey Arthur is famous for being one of Ireland's most successful, talented and influential working musicians with over 40 of his compositions being recorded and performed by some of the finest artists and bands ever to grace the world stage. Although still touring widely with THE FUREYS, Davey also enjoys great success with his own show AN EVENING WITH DAVEY ARTHUR & FRIENDS. Davey is joined on stage by his youngest son, Patrick 'Pa' Arthur, on percussion and strings, the UK guitarist Steve Layton and Pete Dunn on bass. Together they deliver a unique blend of traditional CELTIC MUSIC AND SONG, played on guitar, mando-cello, mandolin and percussion and of course Davey's live performances on Tenor Banjo are legendary and have earned him worldwide acclaim throughout his career. Davey is also renowned as a great raconteur with that Irish gift for storytelling! AN EVENING WITH DAVEY ARTHUR & FRIENDS gives the audience a rare chance to see this FOLK ICON performing 'Live, up close and personal' and is one show that should not be missed. Davey Arthur had the crowd stamping and calling for more and brought a standing ovation. Salisbury Journal Davey and the lads were fantastic. St Werburgh's Centre Chester Cool - He is a lovely guy. Sue Marchant - BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
"A GATHERING OF TUNES & SONGS, STORIES & FAMOUS FOLK" Davey Arthur is famous for being one of Ireland's most successful, talented and influential working musicians with over 40 of his compositions being recorded and performed by some of the finest artists and bands ever to grace the world stage. Although still touring widely with THE FUREYS, Davey also enjoys great success with his own show AN EVENING WITH DAVEY ARTHUR & FRIENDS. Davey is joined on stage by his youngest son, Patrick 'Pa' Arthur, on percussion and strings, the UK guitarist Steve Layton and Pete Dunn on bass. Together they deliver a unique blend of traditional CELTIC MUSIC AND SONG, played on guitar, mando-cello, mandolin and percussion and of course Davey's live performances on Tenor Banjo are legendary and have earned him worldwide acclaim throughout his career. Davey is also renowned as a great raconteur with that Irish gift for storytelling! AN EVENING WITH DAVEY ARTHUR & FRIENDS gives the audience a rare chance to see this FOLK ICON performing 'Live, up close and personal' and is one show that should not be missed. Davey Arthur had the crowd stamping and calling for more and brought a standing ovation. Salisbury Journal Davey and the lads were fantastic. St Werburgh's Centre Chester Cool - He is a lovely guy. Sue Marchant - BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Steve Knightley (show Of Hands)
Steve Knightly performs solo at this event. Renowned for his strong, trademark narrative songs which reflect the escapades, hopes and fears of us all. And, he pulls no punches when writing highly literate songs about bigger, global issues. Don't miss out! Doors open 6.30pm. Show starts 7.30pm. 1/2 hour interval Fully licenced. Ample Free Parking.
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £16.00
Steve Knightly performs solo at this event. Renowned for his strong, trademark narrative songs which reflect the escapades, hopes and fears of us all. And, he pulls no punches when writing highly literate songs about bigger, global issues. Don't miss out! Doors open 6.30pm. Show starts 7.30pm. 1/2 hour interval Fully licenced. Ample Free Parking.
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £16.00
Gilmore & Roberts
Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademark harmonies, creating a powerful wall of sound. Their third album 'The Innocent Left', recorded in London with producer Julian Simmons (Guillemots, Ed Sheeran, Albert Lee), explores many and varied topics but remains consistently bound by Gilmore & Roberts' passion for stories. From the steady groove of the intriguing 'Doctor James' to the relentless pounding of 'Scarecrow', and 'Silver Screen's wistful introspection, the album encompasses elements of folk, bluegrass and rock while maintaining the Yorkshire-based pair's own distinctive stylings. Katriona Gilmore (from Knebworth, Hertfordshire) and Jamie Roberts (Barnsley and proud) met while studying at Leeds College of Music and began working together in 2006, releasing their first full-length album Shadows & Half Light two years later. In 2010 the duo were nominated for the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award and released their hotly anticipated second album, 'Up From The Deep', receiving national airplay and scored them a 'Best Original Song' Hancock Award for 'Fleetwood Fair'. Since then, the duo have toured with folk rock legends Fairport Convention and completed several headline tours in their own right, astonishing audiences up and down the country, as well as performing at some of Britain's largest acoustic festivals. Both are familiar faces to festival-goers nationwide from their previous projects - Gilmore with indie folk sensations Tiny Tin Lady, singer Rosie Doonan and more recently The Albion Band, and Roberts with young English traditionalists Kerfuffle.
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademark harmonies, creating a powerful wall of sound. Their third album 'The Innocent Left', recorded in London with producer Julian Simmons (Guillemots, Ed Sheeran, Albert Lee), explores many and varied topics but remains consistently bound by Gilmore & Roberts' passion for stories. From the steady groove of the intriguing 'Doctor James' to the relentless pounding of 'Scarecrow', and 'Silver Screen's wistful introspection, the album encompasses elements of folk, bluegrass and rock while maintaining the Yorkshire-based pair's own distinctive stylings. Katriona Gilmore (from Knebworth, Hertfordshire) and Jamie Roberts (Barnsley and proud) met while studying at Leeds College of Music and began working together in 2006, releasing their first full-length album Shadows & Half Light two years later. In 2010 the duo were nominated for the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award and released their hotly anticipated second album, 'Up From The Deep', receiving national airplay and scored them a 'Best Original Song' Hancock Award for 'Fleetwood Fair'. Since then, the duo have toured with folk rock legends Fairport Convention and completed several headline tours in their own right, astonishing audiences up and down the country, as well as performing at some of Britain's largest acoustic festivals. Both are familiar faces to festival-goers nationwide from their previous projects - Gilmore with indie folk sensations Tiny Tin Lady, singer Rosie Doonan and more recently The Albion Band, and Roberts with young English traditionalists Kerfuffle.
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Dana & Susan Robinson
We welcome back two more old favourites. Dana and Susan are guitar-playing, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing, and harmony-singing interpreters of the American rural experience. Their blend of original songwriting and traditional Appalachian music is unique and rather special, we think. Check 'em out!
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £10.00
We welcome back two more old favourites. Dana and Susan are guitar-playing, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing, and harmony-singing interpreters of the American rural experience. Their blend of original songwriting and traditional Appalachian music is unique and rather special, we think. Check 'em out!
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £10.00
Dana & Susan Robinson
We welcome back two more old favourites. Dana and Susan are guitar-playing, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing, and harmony-singing interpreters of the American rural experience. Their blend of original songwriting and traditional Appalachian music is unique and rather special, we think. Check 'em out!
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £8.00
We welcome back two more old favourites. Dana and Susan are guitar-playing, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing, and harmony-singing interpreters of the American rural experience. Their blend of original songwriting and traditional Appalachian music is unique and rather special, we think. Check 'em out!
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: York Black Swan Inn
Price: £8.00
Beth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves Of Destiny
Doors open 8pm Beth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves of DestinyWith her debut album ' Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose' (Mute Records) just released, a Jools Holland appearance & a stack of glowing reviews piling up, it looks like, at the age of 22, Beth Jeans Houghton's time has come. Described by The Guardian as looking like "Gwen Stefani with a touch of Brody Dalle", with a sound that "is Vashti Bunyan crossed with Nico and Laura Marling" - come and see for yourself as she takes to the stage of Trades Club! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £10.00
Doors open 8pm Beth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves of DestinyWith her debut album ' Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose' (Mute Records) just released, a Jools Holland appearance & a stack of glowing reviews piling up, it looks like, at the age of 22, Beth Jeans Houghton's time has come. Described by The Guardian as looking like "Gwen Stefani with a touch of Brody Dalle", with a sound that "is Vashti Bunyan crossed with Nico and Laura Marling" - come and see for yourself as she takes to the stage of Trades Club! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £10.00
Beth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves Of Destiny
Doors open 8pm Beth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves of DestinyWith her debut album ' Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose' (Mute Records) just released, a Jools Holland appearance & a stack of glowing reviews piling up, it looks like, at the age of 22, Beth Jeans Houghton's time has come. Described by The Guardian as looking like "Gwen Stefani with a touch of Brody Dalle", with a sound that "is Vashti Bunyan crossed with Nico and Laura Marling" - come and see for yourself as she takes to the stage of Trades Club! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Doors open 8pm Beth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves of DestinyWith her debut album ' Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose' (Mute Records) just released, a Jools Holland appearance & a stack of glowing reviews piling up, it looks like, at the age of 22, Beth Jeans Houghton's time has come. Described by The Guardian as looking like "Gwen Stefani with a touch of Brody Dalle", with a sound that "is Vashti Bunyan crossed with Nico and Laura Marling" - come and see for yourself as she takes to the stage of Trades Club! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £8.00
Malcolm Holcombe
We are delighted that Malcolm Holcombe, a totally unique performer, is coming back to perform in Brighton. Malcolm's last performance in Brighton is one that has since been talked about amongst music circles regularly. We at Brighthelmstone Promotions honestly believe that in future years Malcolm will be talked about in the same breath as Hank Williams and Earl Scruggs as a real innovator and pioneer. Rolling Stone magazine's description of Malcolm hit's the nail on the head: "Not quite country, somewhere beyond folk, Holcombe's music is a kind of blues in motion, mapping backwoods corners of the heart." -David Fricke- Rolling Stone Magazine. This performance will give you the opportunity to listen to tracks off his forthcoming album 'Down the River' as well as the extensive back catalogue including last year's critically acclaimed 'To Drink The Rain.'
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2012
Time: 8PM
Venue: Brighton Prince Albert
Price: £8.00
We are delighted that Malcolm Holcombe, a totally unique performer, is coming back to perform in Brighton. Malcolm's last performance in Brighton is one that has since been talked about amongst music circles regularly. We at Brighthelmstone Promotions honestly believe that in future years Malcolm will be talked about in the same breath as Hank Williams and Earl Scruggs as a real innovator and pioneer. Rolling Stone magazine's description of Malcolm hit's the nail on the head: "Not quite country, somewhere beyond folk, Holcombe's music is a kind of blues in motion, mapping backwoods corners of the heart." -David Fricke- Rolling Stone Magazine. This performance will give you the opportunity to listen to tracks off his forthcoming album 'Down the River' as well as the extensive back catalogue including last year's critically acclaimed 'To Drink The Rain.'
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2012
Time: 8PM
Venue: Brighton Prince Albert
Price: £8.00
Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman: Shammick Acoustic
Dave is no stranger to North Devon, having lived at Instow for several years in the '70s, but it was after leaving the area, having absorbed the rich diet of traditional music that existed here, that he started writing songs, and teamed up with Anni and other friends to form the late lamented quartet Beggar's Velvet. When the group split, Dave and Anni began a very successful career as a mainly a capella harmony duo, with a repertoire of traditional material, and contemporary songs in the traditional idiom, working extensively in the UK and the USA, and also in Northern Europe. Now with five highly acclaimed CDs to their credit, they are in constant demand in folk clubs, and festivals, as well as in collaboration with others in stage shows like 'The Widow's Uniform' and 'The Transports'. Audiences are moved to tears to hear their beautiful singing and in response to Dave's quick wit! It's a magical experience whenever these two fine singers put their voices together.
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
Dave is no stranger to North Devon, having lived at Instow for several years in the '70s, but it was after leaving the area, having absorbed the rich diet of traditional music that existed here, that he started writing songs, and teamed up with Anni and other friends to form the late lamented quartet Beggar's Velvet. When the group split, Dave and Anni began a very successful career as a mainly a capella harmony duo, with a repertoire of traditional material, and contemporary songs in the traditional idiom, working extensively in the UK and the USA, and also in Northern Europe. Now with five highly acclaimed CDs to their credit, they are in constant demand in folk clubs, and festivals, as well as in collaboration with others in stage shows like 'The Widow's Uniform' and 'The Transports'. Audiences are moved to tears to hear their beautiful singing and in response to Dave's quick wit! It's a magical experience whenever these two fine singers put their voices together.
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
John Tams & Barry Coope
After sell-out concerts in their two previous visits to Reeth, we're delighted to welcome back John Tams & Barry Coope. John is 'one of the ultimate British songwriters' (Mojo). His career spans four decades. A member of the Albion Band and Home Service he is perhaps best known for his work at the National Theatre and as Rifleman Daniel Hagman in the Sharpe television series. He is a five times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and together they have received the 'Best Duo' award.
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: doors open from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Price: £13.00
After sell-out concerts in their two previous visits to Reeth, we're delighted to welcome back John Tams & Barry Coope. John is 'one of the ultimate British songwriters' (Mojo). His career spans four decades. A member of the Albion Band and Home Service he is perhaps best known for his work at the National Theatre and as Rifleman Daniel Hagman in the Sharpe television series. He is a five times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and together they have received the 'Best Duo' award.
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: doors open from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Price: £13.00
John Tams & Barry Coope
After sell-out concerts in their two previous visits to Reeth, we're delighted to welcome back John Tams & Barry Coope. John is 'one of the ultimate British songwriters' (Mojo). His career spans four decades. A member of the Albion Band and Home Service he is perhaps best known for his work at the National Theatre and as Rifleman Daniel Hagman in the Sharpe television series. He is a five times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and together they have received the 'Best Duo' award.
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: doors open from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Price: £6.50
After sell-out concerts in their two previous visits to Reeth, we're delighted to welcome back John Tams & Barry Coope. John is 'one of the ultimate British songwriters' (Mojo). His career spans four decades. A member of the Albion Band and Home Service he is perhaps best known for his work at the National Theatre and as Rifleman Daniel Hagman in the Sharpe television series. He is a five times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and together they have received the 'Best Duo' award.
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: doors open from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Price: £6.50
Jez Lowe
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: Doors open 7.30pm
Venue: Ulpha The Browfoot Room
Price: £8.00
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: Doors open 7.30pm
Venue: Ulpha The Browfoot Room
Price: £8.00
The Young 'uns
The Young Uns: With bags of charm, talent, and an abiding enthusiasm for traditional song, The Young'uns are making a big impact on the UK folk scene. Sean Cooney, David Eagle and Michael Hughes bring freshness and dynamism to their arrangements of close harmony songs, both with and without accompaniment. Everything from traditional sea and working songs to more recent compositions is present in their repertoire, and is delivered with originality and flair. Their natural rapport makes them an ideal choice for festivals, venues and clubs: they are effortlessly entertaining, with an irreverent sense of humour that always engages the audience. Josienne Clarke: Rising through the ranks of the London folk scene, Josienne Clarke is now one of the leading lights in the current folk revival movement. Having released her debut album, One Light Is Gone, late 2010, reviewers are already praising her vocal and songwriting talents with comparisons to June Tabor and Sandy Denny. She has performed alongside many great folk musicians including Martin Simpson, Ric Sanders of the Fairport Convention, Kami Thompson, Emily Portman, Mary Hampton and Emily Barker.
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Glossop The Globe Inn
Price: £8.50
The Young Uns: With bags of charm, talent, and an abiding enthusiasm for traditional song, The Young'uns are making a big impact on the UK folk scene. Sean Cooney, David Eagle and Michael Hughes bring freshness and dynamism to their arrangements of close harmony songs, both with and without accompaniment. Everything from traditional sea and working songs to more recent compositions is present in their repertoire, and is delivered with originality and flair. Their natural rapport makes them an ideal choice for festivals, venues and clubs: they are effortlessly entertaining, with an irreverent sense of humour that always engages the audience. Josienne Clarke: Rising through the ranks of the London folk scene, Josienne Clarke is now one of the leading lights in the current folk revival movement. Having released her debut album, One Light Is Gone, late 2010, reviewers are already praising her vocal and songwriting talents with comparisons to June Tabor and Sandy Denny. She has performed alongside many great folk musicians including Martin Simpson, Ric Sanders of the Fairport Convention, Kami Thompson, Emily Portman, Mary Hampton and Emily Barker.
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Glossop The Globe Inn
Price: £8.50
The Seznec Brothers (usa)
Blues roots including old piano-guitar duets plus traditional country blues,gospel and rags and occasional hillbilly. UK Tour
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Ltd
Price: £10.00
Blues roots including old piano-guitar duets plus traditional country blues,gospel and rags and occasional hillbilly. UK Tour
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Ltd
Price: £10.00
Nic Jones
Nic Jones is one of the most iconic figures of the folk revival. Despite the accident that cut his career short 30 years ago, his recordings have influenced successive generations of folk performers. Join Nic, his son Joe, and many of his friends from the folk world in celebrating his music and legacy, as he receives the Gold Badge Award of the EFDSS. There will be a reunion of his band The Halliard, plus performances from special guests including Jim Moray, and a pre-show panel discussion chaired by Colin Irwin about Nic's enduring influence and popularity. This is an un-missable event for Nic Jones fans. EFDSS in association with Songlines
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £15.00
Nic Jones is one of the most iconic figures of the folk revival. Despite the accident that cut his career short 30 years ago, his recordings have influenced successive generations of folk performers. Join Nic, his son Joe, and many of his friends from the folk world in celebrating his music and legacy, as he receives the Gold Badge Award of the EFDSS. There will be a reunion of his band The Halliard, plus performances from special guests including Jim Moray, and a pre-show panel discussion chaired by Colin Irwin about Nic's enduring influence and popularity. This is an un-missable event for Nic Jones fans. EFDSS in association with Songlines
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £15.00
Liz Simcock
Liz Simcock writes songs and performs them in folk and acoustic clubs in and around the Southeast. In 1999 she featured on the Playpen Album of New Acoustic Music alongside Eliza Carthy, Billy Bragg, Eddi Reader and Kathryn Williams. Since then she has trodden an independent path, recording two albums and gaining a growing reputation as a performer and songwriter. At many gigs Liz is to be found in the illustrious company of Ian Newman (bass) and / or Warwick Jones (guitar). Simcock cites a number of influences on her music from Christine Collister to Bob Dylan via Billy Bragg, Richard Thompson, Nancy Griffith and Eddi Reader: whilst some of these influences can be seen Simcock is a talent in very much her own right. "Liz Simcock is a revelation...she deserves to reach far larger audiences than she currently does" Rock & Reel http://www.lizsimcock.com/
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £8.00
Liz Simcock writes songs and performs them in folk and acoustic clubs in and around the Southeast. In 1999 she featured on the Playpen Album of New Acoustic Music alongside Eliza Carthy, Billy Bragg, Eddi Reader and Kathryn Williams. Since then she has trodden an independent path, recording two albums and gaining a growing reputation as a performer and songwriter. At many gigs Liz is to be found in the illustrious company of Ian Newman (bass) and / or Warwick Jones (guitar). Simcock cites a number of influences on her music from Christine Collister to Bob Dylan via Billy Bragg, Richard Thompson, Nancy Griffith and Eddi Reader: whilst some of these influences can be seen Simcock is a talent in very much her own right. "Liz Simcock is a revelation...she deserves to reach far larger audiences than she currently does" Rock & Reel http://www.lizsimcock.com/
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Twickenham Cabbage Patch Pub
Price: £8.00
Hans Theessink
Musical variety has always been Hans Theessink's trademark. Whether he plays solo or with other musicians, Theessink is a sure guarantee for heartfelt blues & roots music on a high emotional and technical level. His extensive roots repertoire is the tour guide for a musical journey that takes the audience on a trip through a mix of Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Roots and Gospel a celebration of infectious handmade music.
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012
Time: Doors 7:30pm On Stage 8:00pm
Venue: Towersey The Three Horseshoes
Price: £8.00
Musical variety has always been Hans Theessink's trademark. Whether he plays solo or with other musicians, Theessink is a sure guarantee for heartfelt blues & roots music on a high emotional and technical level. His extensive roots repertoire is the tour guide for a musical journey that takes the audience on a trip through a mix of Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Roots and Gospel a celebration of infectious handmade music.
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012
Time: Doors 7:30pm On Stage 8:00pm
Venue: Towersey The Three Horseshoes
Price: £8.00
Orkney Blues Festival Finale
A culmination of the weekend's headliners, the finale event takes place at The Stromness Hotel on the last night of the Orkney Blues Festival. This event is popular though, so please book early.
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Stromness Hotel
Price: £12.00
A culmination of the weekend's headliners, the finale event takes place at The Stromness Hotel on the last night of the Orkney Blues Festival. This event is popular though, so please book early.
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Stromness Hotel
Price: £12.00
Malcolm Holcombe
Born and raised in the Blue Ridge mountain town of Weaverville, North Carolina, Malcolm Holcombe is being recognized by the contemporary U.S and European folk/Americana community as a performer of national stature, and an uncommonly unique guitarist/vocalist about whom Rolling Stone magazine says: "Haunted country, acoustic blues and rugged folk all meet [here]... Try as you might to use other adjectives, when you write about Malcolm Holcombe and his work, you always come back to rugged and rustic. His visage appears to be carved of granite, and his voice is a sculpture crafted of tree bark and discarded railroad iron. His words and images cling to you for hours, even days, like wood smoke. His is a sound that combines folk, acoustic blues, country, filtered through a smalltown-bred primordial soul. To get the full effect of that primordial soul, you need to see Malcolm onstage; his legendary performances are intense and all out. "If you're gonna do something, do it," is his explanation. "If you're gonna dig a ditch, dig a ditch. If you're gonna shine a shoe, shine a shoe." In other words, if you're going to stand in front of a crowd of strangers with just your guitar and your songs, make it worth their time. He does it by presenting those songs with a gospel fervor (call it half howl, half hosanna) and with a penetrating stare, aimed (thank goodness) at nothing and no one, that becomes almost as deeply ingrained as his songs. It's sinewy and absolutely gripping, the man, the music, and the delivery. 'songs that are at one moment frightening in their intensity, the next tugging your heartstrings' - Acoustic Magazine 'mixing raw homegrown mountain country, bluegrass and footstomping blues' - fRoots Renowned for live performances that glow with gospel fervour in a voice that has been described as 'half howl, half hosanna' - BBC Country
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £9.00
Born and raised in the Blue Ridge mountain town of Weaverville, North Carolina, Malcolm Holcombe is being recognized by the contemporary U.S and European folk/Americana community as a performer of national stature, and an uncommonly unique guitarist/vocalist about whom Rolling Stone magazine says: "Haunted country, acoustic blues and rugged folk all meet [here]... Try as you might to use other adjectives, when you write about Malcolm Holcombe and his work, you always come back to rugged and rustic. His visage appears to be carved of granite, and his voice is a sculpture crafted of tree bark and discarded railroad iron. His words and images cling to you for hours, even days, like wood smoke. His is a sound that combines folk, acoustic blues, country, filtered through a smalltown-bred primordial soul. To get the full effect of that primordial soul, you need to see Malcolm onstage; his legendary performances are intense and all out. "If you're gonna do something, do it," is his explanation. "If you're gonna dig a ditch, dig a ditch. If you're gonna shine a shoe, shine a shoe." In other words, if you're going to stand in front of a crowd of strangers with just your guitar and your songs, make it worth their time. He does it by presenting those songs with a gospel fervor (call it half howl, half hosanna) and with a penetrating stare, aimed (thank goodness) at nothing and no one, that becomes almost as deeply ingrained as his songs. It's sinewy and absolutely gripping, the man, the music, and the delivery. 'songs that are at one moment frightening in their intensity, the next tugging your heartstrings' - Acoustic Magazine 'mixing raw homegrown mountain country, bluegrass and footstomping blues' - fRoots Renowned for live performances that glow with gospel fervour in a voice that has been described as 'half howl, half hosanna' - BBC Country
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £9.00
Malcolm Holcombe
Born and raised in the Blue Ridge mountain town of Weaverville, North Carolina, Malcolm Holcombe is being recognized by the contemporary U.S and European folk/Americana community as a performer of national stature, and an uncommonly unique guitarist/vocalist about whom Rolling Stone magazine says: "Haunted country, acoustic blues and rugged folk all meet [here]... Try as you might to use other adjectives, when you write about Malcolm Holcombe and his work, you always come back to rugged and rustic. His visage appears to be carved of granite, and his voice is a sculpture crafted of tree bark and discarded railroad iron. His words and images cling to you for hours, even days, like wood smoke. His is a sound that combines folk, acoustic blues, country, filtered through a smalltown-bred primordial soul. To get the full effect of that primordial soul, you need to see Malcolm onstage; his legendary performances are intense and all out. "If you're gonna do something, do it," is his explanation. "If you're gonna dig a ditch, dig a ditch. If you're gonna shine a shoe, shine a shoe." In other words, if you're going to stand in front of a crowd of strangers with just your guitar and your songs, make it worth their time. He does it by presenting those songs with a gospel fervor (call it half howl, half hosanna) and with a penetrating stare, aimed (thank goodness) at nothing and no one, that becomes almost as deeply ingrained as his songs. It's sinewy and absolutely gripping, the man, the music, and the delivery. 'songs that are at one moment frightening in their intensity, the next tugging your heartstrings' - Acoustic Magazine 'mixing raw homegrown mountain country, bluegrass and footstomping blues' - fRoots Renowned for live performances that glow with gospel fervour in a voice that has been described as 'half howl, half hosanna' - BBC Country
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £7.00
Born and raised in the Blue Ridge mountain town of Weaverville, North Carolina, Malcolm Holcombe is being recognized by the contemporary U.S and European folk/Americana community as a performer of national stature, and an uncommonly unique guitarist/vocalist about whom Rolling Stone magazine says: "Haunted country, acoustic blues and rugged folk all meet [here]... Try as you might to use other adjectives, when you write about Malcolm Holcombe and his work, you always come back to rugged and rustic. His visage appears to be carved of granite, and his voice is a sculpture crafted of tree bark and discarded railroad iron. His words and images cling to you for hours, even days, like wood smoke. His is a sound that combines folk, acoustic blues, country, filtered through a smalltown-bred primordial soul. To get the full effect of that primordial soul, you need to see Malcolm onstage; his legendary performances are intense and all out. "If you're gonna do something, do it," is his explanation. "If you're gonna dig a ditch, dig a ditch. If you're gonna shine a shoe, shine a shoe." In other words, if you're going to stand in front of a crowd of strangers with just your guitar and your songs, make it worth their time. He does it by presenting those songs with a gospel fervor (call it half howl, half hosanna) and with a penetrating stare, aimed (thank goodness) at nothing and no one, that becomes almost as deeply ingrained as his songs. It's sinewy and absolutely gripping, the man, the music, and the delivery. 'songs that are at one moment frightening in their intensity, the next tugging your heartstrings' - Acoustic Magazine 'mixing raw homegrown mountain country, bluegrass and footstomping blues' - fRoots Renowned for live performances that glow with gospel fervour in a voice that has been described as 'half howl, half hosanna' - BBC Country
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £7.00
Lizanne Knott
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £10.00
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £10.00
Lizanne Knott
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £7.00
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £7.00
Nancy Kerr And James Fagan
Students £7 on door only (proof required) One of folk music's great partnerships, Nancy and James celebrate 15 years on the road in 2012. In that time they have won three BBC Folk Awards including the very first Best Duo award in 2003, a feat they repeated in 2011. In December 2011 Gareth Malone chose their arrangement of Dance To Your Daddy as his Radio 4 inheritance track. English fiddler and singer Nancy Kerr came to prominence in her groundbreaking duo with Eliza Carthy before meeting Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist James Fagan in 1995. They released their first CD in 1997 and have toured internationally ever since. They have played just about every folk club and festival in Britain on a regular basis, and are well-loved for their joyful and powerful live performances. Their fifth album Twice Reflected Sun was entirely self-written and was very well received. "Moves their creative endeavours onto higher planes of invention - delicious dancing poetry, intelligent and sparkling musicianship." FROOTS The purity of Kerr's singing and some unerringly tasteful arrangements make for a subtly persuasive collection. MOJO "Exquisitely executed and a joy to listen to" BRIGHT YOUNG FOLK
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Students £7 on door only (proof required) One of folk music's great partnerships, Nancy and James celebrate 15 years on the road in 2012. In that time they have won three BBC Folk Awards including the very first Best Duo award in 2003, a feat they repeated in 2011. In December 2011 Gareth Malone chose their arrangement of Dance To Your Daddy as his Radio 4 inheritance track. English fiddler and singer Nancy Kerr came to prominence in her groundbreaking duo with Eliza Carthy before meeting Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist James Fagan in 1995. They released their first CD in 1997 and have toured internationally ever since. They have played just about every folk club and festival in Britain on a regular basis, and are well-loved for their joyful and powerful live performances. Their fifth album Twice Reflected Sun was entirely self-written and was very well received. "Moves their creative endeavours onto higher planes of invention - delicious dancing poetry, intelligent and sparkling musicianship." FROOTS The purity of Kerr's singing and some unerringly tasteful arrangements make for a subtly persuasive collection. MOJO "Exquisitely executed and a joy to listen to" BRIGHT YOUNG FOLK
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Helmsley Folk Weekend
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the North York Moors enjoy a boutique folk festival hosted by Helmsley Arts Centre, Helmsley North Yorkshire. ARTISTS ALREADY CONFIRMED: The Outside Track (CAN/IRE) The Churchfitters (Brittany) The New Rope String Band Jez Lowe Dana and Susan Robinson Mambo Jambo Simon Haworth Hissyfit, David Swann Eddie Affleck Mimi O'Malley SEASON TICKETS (Access all events): Early Bird Weekend ticket (bought 1 May-31July) £54 Weekend ticket (access all events) £58 Early Bird Weekend ticket (bought 1 May-31July) £36 Weekend ticket (access all events) £39 16 and over
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: from 7pm friday 28th Sep
Venue: Helmsley Arts Centre
Price: £36.00 - £54.00
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the North York Moors enjoy a boutique folk festival hosted by Helmsley Arts Centre, Helmsley North Yorkshire. ARTISTS ALREADY CONFIRMED: The Outside Track (CAN/IRE) The Churchfitters (Brittany) The New Rope String Band Jez Lowe Dana and Susan Robinson Mambo Jambo Simon Haworth Hissyfit, David Swann Eddie Affleck Mimi O'Malley SEASON TICKETS (Access all events): Early Bird Weekend ticket (bought 1 May-31July) £54 Weekend ticket (access all events) £58 Early Bird Weekend ticket (bought 1 May-31July) £36 Weekend ticket (access all events) £39 16 and over
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: from 7pm friday 28th Sep
Venue: Helmsley Arts Centre
Price: £36.00 - £54.00
Dick Gaughan
* Door 7pm * Folk2Future (Big Chill DJs) 7 - 8pm and 11pm - late * Live music 8-11pm includes two sets from Dick Gaughan plus a set from each of the support acts. * Late bar with real ale * Mix of sofa and row seats * Concessionary tickets are for the unwaged - proof required at the door on the night * Tickets on the door (where still available) will be priced at £12/8 * Seats are not reserved, and a ticket may not always guarantee a seat, although there will be standing room - please come early to ensure a seat. * Children are welcome but sorry, we have to ask that they are of an age to be able to sit quietly and listen without disturbing or distracting others. If you are in doubt, please contact us via our website before purchasing tickets * For more information or to contact the Goose please see our website www.thegooseisout.com
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London SE22 DHFC
Price: £11.00
* Door 7pm * Folk2Future (Big Chill DJs) 7 - 8pm and 11pm - late * Live music 8-11pm includes two sets from Dick Gaughan plus a set from each of the support acts. * Late bar with real ale * Mix of sofa and row seats * Concessionary tickets are for the unwaged - proof required at the door on the night * Tickets on the door (where still available) will be priced at £12/8 * Seats are not reserved, and a ticket may not always guarantee a seat, although there will be standing room - please come early to ensure a seat. * Children are welcome but sorry, we have to ask that they are of an age to be able to sit quietly and listen without disturbing or distracting others. If you are in doubt, please contact us via our website before purchasing tickets * For more information or to contact the Goose please see our website www.thegooseisout.com
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London SE22 DHFC
Price: £11.00
Dick Gaughan
* Door 7pm * Folk2Future (Big Chill DJs) 7 - 8pm and 11pm - late * Live music 8-11pm includes two sets from Dick Gaughan plus a set from each of the support acts. * Late bar with real ale * Mix of sofa and row seats * Concessionary tickets are for the unwaged - proof required at the door on the night * Tickets on the door (where still available) will be priced at £12/8 * Seats are not reserved, and a ticket may not always guarantee a seat, although there will be standing room - please come early to ensure a seat. * Children are welcome but sorry, we have to ask that they are of an age to be able to sit quietly and listen without disturbing or distracting others. If you are in doubt, please contact us via our website before purchasing tickets * For more information or to contact the Goose please see our website www.thegooseisout.com
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London SE22 DHFC
Price: £7.00
* Door 7pm * Folk2Future (Big Chill DJs) 7 - 8pm and 11pm - late * Live music 8-11pm includes two sets from Dick Gaughan plus a set from each of the support acts. * Late bar with real ale * Mix of sofa and row seats * Concessionary tickets are for the unwaged - proof required at the door on the night * Tickets on the door (where still available) will be priced at £12/8 * Seats are not reserved, and a ticket may not always guarantee a seat, although there will be standing room - please come early to ensure a seat. * Children are welcome but sorry, we have to ask that they are of an age to be able to sit quietly and listen without disturbing or distracting others. If you are in doubt, please contact us via our website before purchasing tickets * For more information or to contact the Goose please see our website www.thegooseisout.com
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London SE22 DHFC
Price: £7.00
Travelling Band
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham Village Hall
Price: £12.50
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham Village Hall
Price: £12.50
Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick
Organised by Reeth Memorial Hall - Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick. Two legends for the price of one! Book early to avoid disappointment.
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Grinton St Andrew's Church
Price: £15.00
Organised by Reeth Memorial Hall - Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick. Two legends for the price of one! Book early to avoid disappointment.
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Grinton St Andrew's Church
Price: £15.00
Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick
Organised by Reeth Memorial Hall - Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick. Two legends for the price of one! Book early to avoid disappointment.
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Grinton St Andrew's Church
Price: £7.50
Organised by Reeth Memorial Hall - Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick. Two legends for the price of one! Book early to avoid disappointment.
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Grinton St Andrew's Church
Price: £7.50
The Coal Porters Anglo-american Bluegrass
The Coal Porters were formed in the 1990s by ex-Long Ryder Sid Griffin. Relocating from Los Angeles to London the band left its electric instrumentation behind and slowly mutated into the acoustic act they are today. The band has demonstrated the power of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and doghouse bass when matched with three-part harmonies and memorable melodies - and taken this sound around the world. They have wowed audiences at numerous UK and European arts centres, done no less than four North American tours and performed to tens of thousands at festivals such as Glastonbury, Stagecoach (USA), Larmer Tree, Didmarton, LaRoche (France), Cork Midsummer Fest (Ireland), Wombwell and Hultsfredsfestivalen (Sweden).
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: South Molton The George Hotel
Price: £11.00
The Coal Porters were formed in the 1990s by ex-Long Ryder Sid Griffin. Relocating from Los Angeles to London the band left its electric instrumentation behind and slowly mutated into the acoustic act they are today. The band has demonstrated the power of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and doghouse bass when matched with three-part harmonies and memorable melodies - and taken this sound around the world. They have wowed audiences at numerous UK and European arts centres, done no less than four North American tours and performed to tens of thousands at festivals such as Glastonbury, Stagecoach (USA), Larmer Tree, Didmarton, LaRoche (France), Cork Midsummer Fest (Ireland), Wombwell and Hultsfredsfestivalen (Sweden).
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: South Molton The George Hotel
Price: £11.00
Ian Siegal
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Edinburgh The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)
Price: £10.00
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Edinburgh The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)
Price: £10.00
Smoke Fairies
Doors Open 8pm Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies haven't stopped in the twelve months since their last show at the Trades Club. Relentless touring across North America followed by the recording of their new album 'Blood Speaks' and two high-profile shows with Jack White in London. We're very happy that we haven't lost them to a bigger venue - yet! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £9.00
Doors Open 8pm Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies haven't stopped in the twelve months since their last show at the Trades Club. Relentless touring across North America followed by the recording of their new album 'Blood Speaks' and two high-profile shows with Jack White in London. We're very happy that we haven't lost them to a bigger venue - yet! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £9.00
Smoke Fairies
Doors Open 8pm Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies haven't stopped in the twelve months since their last show at the Trades Club. Relentless touring across North America followed by the recording of their new album 'Blood Speaks' and two high-profile shows with Jack White in London. We're very happy that we haven't lost them to a bigger venue - yet! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Doors Open 8pm Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies haven't stopped in the twelve months since their last show at the Trades Club. Relentless touring across North America followed by the recording of their new album 'Blood Speaks' and two high-profile shows with Jack White in London. We're very happy that we haven't lost them to a bigger venue - yet! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £6.00
Nancy Kerr & James Fagan - 15 Years On The Road
Winners in 2011 BBC2 Folk Awards for Best Duo Groundbreaking English fiddle player and singer Nancy Kerr and her Australian partner James Fagan (bouzouki, voice) perform a very special show at Cecil Sharp House, the home of English folk. Celebrating 15 years on the road, Nancy & James will be joined by some outstanding guests - including Eliza Carthy, Tim van Eyken, Rob Harbron, Steve Hunt and Alan Burton, Richard and Jess Arrowsmith - representing the many artistic collaborations they've been involved with over the years. Nancy and James are renowned for their beautiful and at times breathtaking instrumentals, strong harmony singing, original and fulsome arrangements and their love of live performance. Tickets £15 "Moves their creative endeavours onto higher planes of invention - delicious dancing poetry, intelligent and sparkling musicianship." fRoots The purity of Kerr's singing and some unerringly tasteful arrangements make for a subtly persuasive collection. MOJO
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £15.00
Winners in 2011 BBC2 Folk Awards for Best Duo Groundbreaking English fiddle player and singer Nancy Kerr and her Australian partner James Fagan (bouzouki, voice) perform a very special show at Cecil Sharp House, the home of English folk. Celebrating 15 years on the road, Nancy & James will be joined by some outstanding guests - including Eliza Carthy, Tim van Eyken, Rob Harbron, Steve Hunt and Alan Burton, Richard and Jess Arrowsmith - representing the many artistic collaborations they've been involved with over the years. Nancy and James are renowned for their beautiful and at times breathtaking instrumentals, strong harmony singing, original and fulsome arrangements and their love of live performance. Tickets £15 "Moves their creative endeavours onto higher planes of invention - delicious dancing poetry, intelligent and sparkling musicianship." fRoots The purity of Kerr's singing and some unerringly tasteful arrangements make for a subtly persuasive collection. MOJO
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £15.00
Duotone
Duotone is the name under which Barney Morse-Brown (cellist for The Imagined Village and Chris Wood's Handmade Life) and James Garrett (London based singer-song writer and percussionist) write and perform their own contemporary acoustic songs. They loop guitars, cellos, percussion and voices to create ethereal soundscapes for their poignant lyrics to weave in and out. Following hugely successful appearances at End of the Road Festival and London's South Bank Centre in 2010 Duotone have regularly been mesmerising audiences around the country with their shows that breathlessly move from riotous energy all the way down to the most delicate moments of heartfelt intimacy. With momentum building, the duo were asked to support The Imagined Village on their Spring 2011 UK tour, playing some of the UK's top venues and in the process winning a new audience selling large quantities of both their debut album 'Work Harder & One Day You'll Find Her' and their DVD 'Live at the Electric Palace'. Coming from a musical family of seven children, Barney's passion for performance was established early on, studying the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, and was awarded a scholarship to study baroque cello at the Royal Collage of Music. The cello has always played a pivotal role in Morse-Brown life, starting at the age of six, progressing through college, university to building a career as a professional musician working the likes of Chris Wood, The Imagined Village and Eliza Carthy. Morse-Brown has honed his skills within this world to help him create a sound that not only challenges convention but to also shows the versatility of the instrument by making it the lead instrument in this band. Raised in Dorset James began learning classical guitar at an early age before moving into a more rock orientated world in the thriving music scene around Bridport. Garrett worked on moving beyond the normal confines of guitar playing, always looking to achieve new sounds. This approach was carried into the world of percussion when Garrett took up the Cajon (a hand crafted wooden box drum originating in Latin America). With his unique percussion set up Garrett provides the heartbeat of Duotone's sound. This event is organised by The Gunpowder Works http://www.thegunpowderworks.co.uk Venue website: http://www.lv21.co.uk Duotone: http://www.duotonemusic.com Los Salvadores: http://www.lossalvadores.co.uk
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Gillingham LV21
Price: £10.00
Duotone is the name under which Barney Morse-Brown (cellist for The Imagined Village and Chris Wood's Handmade Life) and James Garrett (London based singer-song writer and percussionist) write and perform their own contemporary acoustic songs. They loop guitars, cellos, percussion and voices to create ethereal soundscapes for their poignant lyrics to weave in and out. Following hugely successful appearances at End of the Road Festival and London's South Bank Centre in 2010 Duotone have regularly been mesmerising audiences around the country with their shows that breathlessly move from riotous energy all the way down to the most delicate moments of heartfelt intimacy. With momentum building, the duo were asked to support The Imagined Village on their Spring 2011 UK tour, playing some of the UK's top venues and in the process winning a new audience selling large quantities of both their debut album 'Work Harder & One Day You'll Find Her' and their DVD 'Live at the Electric Palace'. Coming from a musical family of seven children, Barney's passion for performance was established early on, studying the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, and was awarded a scholarship to study baroque cello at the Royal Collage of Music. The cello has always played a pivotal role in Morse-Brown life, starting at the age of six, progressing through college, university to building a career as a professional musician working the likes of Chris Wood, The Imagined Village and Eliza Carthy. Morse-Brown has honed his skills within this world to help him create a sound that not only challenges convention but to also shows the versatility of the instrument by making it the lead instrument in this band. Raised in Dorset James began learning classical guitar at an early age before moving into a more rock orientated world in the thriving music scene around Bridport. Garrett worked on moving beyond the normal confines of guitar playing, always looking to achieve new sounds. This approach was carried into the world of percussion when Garrett took up the Cajon (a hand crafted wooden box drum originating in Latin America). With his unique percussion set up Garrett provides the heartbeat of Duotone's sound. This event is organised by The Gunpowder Works http://www.thegunpowderworks.co.uk Venue website: http://www.lv21.co.uk Duotone: http://www.duotonemusic.com Los Salvadores: http://www.lossalvadores.co.uk
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Gillingham LV21
Price: £10.00
One Tree Hillbillies - Little Opry
Native Grass present a bi-monthly night of Bluegrass, Oldtimey, American Music. Join us for a footstomping evening of bands, alongside 15 minute bookable open mic slots.
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £5.00
Native Grass present a bi-monthly night of Bluegrass, Oldtimey, American Music. Join us for a footstomping evening of bands, alongside 15 minute bookable open mic slots.
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £5.00
Gilmore & Roberts
Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademark harmonies, creating a powerful wall of sound. Their third album 'The Innocent Left', recorded in London with producer Julian Simmons (Guillemots, Ed Sheeran, Albert Lee), explores many and varied topics but remains consistently bound by Gilmore & Roberts' passion for stories. From the steady groove of the intriguing 'Doctor James' to the relentless pounding of 'Scarecrow', and 'Silver Screen's wistful introspection, the album encompasses elements of folk, bluegrass and rock while maintaining the Yorkshire-based pair's own distinctive stylings. Katriona Gilmore (from Knebworth, Hertfordshire) and Jamie Roberts (Barnsley and proud) met while studying at Leeds College of Music and began working together in 2006, releasing their first full-length album Shadows & Half Light two years later. In 2010 the duo were nominated for the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award and released their hotly anticipated second album, 'Up From The Deep', receiving national airplay and scored them a 'Best Original Song' Hancock Award for 'Fleetwood Fair'. Since then, the duo have toured with folk rock legends Fairport Convention and completed several headline tours in their own right, astonishing audiences up and down the country, as well as performing at some of Britain's largest acoustic festivals. Both are familiar faces to festival-goers nationwide from their previous projects - Gilmore with indie folk sensations Tiny Tin Lady, singer Rosie Doonan and more recently The Albion Band, and Roberts with young English traditionalists Kerfuffle. 'Their sound is something many artists would die for' - Spiral Earth '...a young duo who've been making waves on the folk scene...it's well deserved' - Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 'Stellar musicianship' - FishRecords.co.uk 'FIVE STARS *****' - Rock'n'Reel / R2 'FIVE STARS *****' - Maverick
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Rugby Lawrence Sheriff Hall
Price: £12.00
Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademark harmonies, creating a powerful wall of sound. Their third album 'The Innocent Left', recorded in London with producer Julian Simmons (Guillemots, Ed Sheeran, Albert Lee), explores many and varied topics but remains consistently bound by Gilmore & Roberts' passion for stories. From the steady groove of the intriguing 'Doctor James' to the relentless pounding of 'Scarecrow', and 'Silver Screen's wistful introspection, the album encompasses elements of folk, bluegrass and rock while maintaining the Yorkshire-based pair's own distinctive stylings. Katriona Gilmore (from Knebworth, Hertfordshire) and Jamie Roberts (Barnsley and proud) met while studying at Leeds College of Music and began working together in 2006, releasing their first full-length album Shadows & Half Light two years later. In 2010 the duo were nominated for the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award and released their hotly anticipated second album, 'Up From The Deep', receiving national airplay and scored them a 'Best Original Song' Hancock Award for 'Fleetwood Fair'. Since then, the duo have toured with folk rock legends Fairport Convention and completed several headline tours in their own right, astonishing audiences up and down the country, as well as performing at some of Britain's largest acoustic festivals. Both are familiar faces to festival-goers nationwide from their previous projects - Gilmore with indie folk sensations Tiny Tin Lady, singer Rosie Doonan and more recently The Albion Band, and Roberts with young English traditionalists Kerfuffle. 'Their sound is something many artists would die for' - Spiral Earth '...a young duo who've been making waves on the folk scene...it's well deserved' - Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 'Stellar musicianship' - FishRecords.co.uk 'FIVE STARS *****' - Rock'n'Reel / R2 'FIVE STARS *****' - Maverick
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Rugby Lawrence Sheriff Hall
Price: £12.00
Pierre Bensusan
Pierre Bensusan is one of the most highly regarded acoustic guitarist/composers in his field. Over a 35 year career which has taken him to every corner of the globe and won him numerous awards (Best World Music Guitar Player, AFIM Best Acoustic Instrumental Album, Grand Prix du Disque Montreux Festival), Pierre's unique style has developed on his own terms, never being diluted by the pressure to conform. Bensusan's music was described by the 's Melody Maker as having "the easy inevitability of true genius" - a label with which legions of passionate fans are only too quick to concur. Audience is seated comfortably at tables. Will is a local guitarist (Bournemouth area) whose previous performance at Centre Stage was sensational.
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £14.00
Pierre Bensusan is one of the most highly regarded acoustic guitarist/composers in his field. Over a 35 year career which has taken him to every corner of the globe and won him numerous awards (Best World Music Guitar Player, AFIM Best Acoustic Instrumental Album, Grand Prix du Disque Montreux Festival), Pierre's unique style has developed on his own terms, never being diluted by the pressure to conform. Bensusan's music was described by the 's Melody Maker as having "the easy inevitability of true genius" - a label with which legions of passionate fans are only too quick to concur. Audience is seated comfortably at tables. Will is a local guitarist (Bournemouth area) whose previous performance at Centre Stage was sensational.
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £14.00
Pierre Bensusan
Pierre Bensusan is one of the most highly regarded acoustic guitarist/composers in his field. Over a 35 year career which has taken him to every corner of the globe and won him numerous awards (Best World Music Guitar Player, AFIM Best Acoustic Instrumental Album, Grand Prix du Disque Montreux Festival), Pierre's unique style has developed on his own terms, never being diluted by the pressure to conform. Bensusan's music was described by the 's Melody Maker as having "the easy inevitability of true genius" - a label with which legions of passionate fans are only too quick to concur. Audience is seated comfortably at tables. Will is a local guitarist (Bournemouth area) whose previous performance at Centre Stage was sensational.
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £7.00
Pierre Bensusan is one of the most highly regarded acoustic guitarist/composers in his field. Over a 35 year career which has taken him to every corner of the globe and won him numerous awards (Best World Music Guitar Player, AFIM Best Acoustic Instrumental Album, Grand Prix du Disque Montreux Festival), Pierre's unique style has developed on his own terms, never being diluted by the pressure to conform. Bensusan's music was described by the 's Melody Maker as having "the easy inevitability of true genius" - a label with which legions of passionate fans are only too quick to concur. Audience is seated comfortably at tables. Will is a local guitarist (Bournemouth area) whose previous performance at Centre Stage was sensational.
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £7.00
Lady Maisery
Lady Maisery is a new vocal trio from Hannah James (Kerfuffle, Hannah James and Sam Sweeney, Demon Barbers), Hazel Askew (The Askew Sisters) and Rowan Rheingans (Fidola.) Inspired by folk singing traditions of the UK and northern Europe, Lady Maisery sing songs and ballads both unaccompanied, and with backing from their combined instrumental talents on accordion, harp and fiddle. Their debut album, Weave and Spin, was recorded one frosty week in February and introduces these three musicians; three voices woven together in a timeless combination, which they push to new levels. It features a captivating collection of songs, carefully chosen and arranged to showcase the vocal quality of the group. Expect spellbinding harmonies on unaccompanied tracks such as the plaintive Kipling/Bellamy classic My Boy Jack, the music-hall charms of Mary Ann, and the beautiful simplicity of three voices on Sleep on Beloved. Lady Maisery also explore new ground as one of the first UK groups to revive the tradition of diddling or singing tunes, which has nearly died out in England, but is still prevalent in Scandinavia and other parts of Europe. The combined influence of these traditions can be seen in sets such as the toe-tapping European dance tunes Labajalg/Polska, as well as a fun rendition of the classic Primrose and Bluebell Polkas. All three members are musicians as much as singers, which can be seen not just in their tune singing, but also in their intelligent, striking arrangements on fiddle, harp and accordion. Listen out for their dreamy combination of harp and voice on their version of Mary Ann Haynes's The Colour of Amber, and hear them breathe life into old ballads, such as their ambitious re-working of Willie's Lady. They also explore vocal harmony to spine-tingling effect on their eerie interpretation of Nottamun Town, featuring the haunting accompaniment of the ban-sitar. www.ladymaisery.com
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Lady Maisery is a new vocal trio from Hannah James (Kerfuffle, Hannah James and Sam Sweeney, Demon Barbers), Hazel Askew (The Askew Sisters) and Rowan Rheingans (Fidola.) Inspired by folk singing traditions of the UK and northern Europe, Lady Maisery sing songs and ballads both unaccompanied, and with backing from their combined instrumental talents on accordion, harp and fiddle. Their debut album, Weave and Spin, was recorded one frosty week in February and introduces these three musicians; three voices woven together in a timeless combination, which they push to new levels. It features a captivating collection of songs, carefully chosen and arranged to showcase the vocal quality of the group. Expect spellbinding harmonies on unaccompanied tracks such as the plaintive Kipling/Bellamy classic My Boy Jack, the music-hall charms of Mary Ann, and the beautiful simplicity of three voices on Sleep on Beloved. Lady Maisery also explore new ground as one of the first UK groups to revive the tradition of diddling or singing tunes, which has nearly died out in England, but is still prevalent in Scandinavia and other parts of Europe. The combined influence of these traditions can be seen in sets such as the toe-tapping European dance tunes Labajalg/Polska, as well as a fun rendition of the classic Primrose and Bluebell Polkas. All three members are musicians as much as singers, which can be seen not just in their tune singing, but also in their intelligent, striking arrangements on fiddle, harp and accordion. Listen out for their dreamy combination of harp and voice on their version of Mary Ann Haynes's The Colour of Amber, and hear them breathe life into old ballads, such as their ambitious re-working of Willie's Lady. They also explore vocal harmony to spine-tingling effect on their eerie interpretation of Nottamun Town, featuring the haunting accompaniment of the ban-sitar. www.ladymaisery.com
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Hans Theessink
We've already had an American in Paris, but a Dutchman in Vienna? And one who has dedicated himself, body and soul, to American blues and roots music? Okay, Hans Theessink (pronounced Tay-sink) did not pick the easiest way to do this, but he has done so with a certain degree of single-mindedness. Like others of his generation, in the early 1960's a love of the Blues took hold of the man whom Bo Diddley described as "one helluva guitar player", and it has not let go since. Above all, the country blues with its earthy and heartfelt sound impressed Hans Theessink and played a major role in his development as a musician. His roots are unmistakenly in the blues, but has also been influenced by countless other aspects of roots music. This musical variety has become a trademark of Hans Theessink, who as a songwriter has succeeded in building bridges to the present in addressing issues which reflect the reality of the here and now. Hans is probably Europe's blues export No.1 - one of the top blues and roots musicians worldwide who has entertained audiences around the globe during a musical career that spans over more than 35 years. The world's leading bluespaper - US magazine Blues Revue wrote: "Hans Theessink is an international blues treasure. He is one of the world's pre-eminent country pickers and his warm baritone expresses blues". http://www.theessink.com/en/
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
We've already had an American in Paris, but a Dutchman in Vienna? And one who has dedicated himself, body and soul, to American blues and roots music? Okay, Hans Theessink (pronounced Tay-sink) did not pick the easiest way to do this, but he has done so with a certain degree of single-mindedness. Like others of his generation, in the early 1960's a love of the Blues took hold of the man whom Bo Diddley described as "one helluva guitar player", and it has not let go since. Above all, the country blues with its earthy and heartfelt sound impressed Hans Theessink and played a major role in his development as a musician. His roots are unmistakenly in the blues, but has also been influenced by countless other aspects of roots music. This musical variety has become a trademark of Hans Theessink, who as a songwriter has succeeded in building bridges to the present in addressing issues which reflect the reality of the here and now. Hans is probably Europe's blues export No.1 - one of the top blues and roots musicians worldwide who has entertained audiences around the globe during a musical career that spans over more than 35 years. The world's leading bluespaper - US magazine Blues Revue wrote: "Hans Theessink is an international blues treasure. He is one of the world's pre-eminent country pickers and his warm baritone expresses blues". http://www.theessink.com/en/
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Rod Clements
Rod was one of the first 'big name' guests to play at the venue back in the 80s and he has appeared there regularly over the years. It was Rod who provided Lindisfarne with its first hit in Meet Me On The Corner which reached the top 5 in March 1972, winning Rod a Certificate of Honour at the Ivor Novello awards. The song still gets regular radio play, and was recently used by the makers of the BBC-TV drama Life On Mars. Rod's instrumental skills have been in demand from early in his career and he has contributed to the work of some of the greatest names in folk & roots music. In 1974 he played bass on Ralph McTell's Streets Of London, which topped the charts that Christmas. Rod's songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Melanie and Joe Brown and his composition, Can't Do Right For Doing Wrong, was a much-played top 40 hit for Erin Rocha at Christmas 2003. When Lindisfarne decided to call it a day in the same year, Rod's solo career flourished and he has since made three critically acclaimed albums in his own name touring both solo and with his own band.
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Etton The Processed Pea
Price: £11.00
Rod was one of the first 'big name' guests to play at the venue back in the 80s and he has appeared there regularly over the years. It was Rod who provided Lindisfarne with its first hit in Meet Me On The Corner which reached the top 5 in March 1972, winning Rod a Certificate of Honour at the Ivor Novello awards. The song still gets regular radio play, and was recently used by the makers of the BBC-TV drama Life On Mars. Rod's instrumental skills have been in demand from early in his career and he has contributed to the work of some of the greatest names in folk & roots music. In 1974 he played bass on Ralph McTell's Streets Of London, which topped the charts that Christmas. Rod's songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Melanie and Joe Brown and his composition, Can't Do Right For Doing Wrong, was a much-played top 40 hit for Erin Rocha at Christmas 2003. When Lindisfarne decided to call it a day in the same year, Rod's solo career flourished and he has since made three critically acclaimed albums in his own name touring both solo and with his own band.
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Etton The Processed Pea
Price: £11.00
Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkin
It's a special treat when Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin, who normally tour separately and solo, get to share the stage together. Don't miss these two great artists in a rare split-bill performance, sharing songs back and forth, lending their voices to each other's tunes & lending commentary, in the form of smart-ass between-song banter. We have been really lucky to have had both Danny and Carrie as seperate artists at Grateful Fred's and on both occasions the Grateful Fred audience enjoyed two wonderful nights of great music. On this occasion we are lucky to have Danny and Carrie playing together.
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Liverpool The Royal British Legion
Price: £7.00
It's a special treat when Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin, who normally tour separately and solo, get to share the stage together. Don't miss these two great artists in a rare split-bill performance, sharing songs back and forth, lending their voices to each other's tunes & lending commentary, in the form of smart-ass between-song banter. We have been really lucky to have had both Danny and Carrie as seperate artists at Grateful Fred's and on both occasions the Grateful Fred audience enjoyed two wonderful nights of great music. On this occasion we are lucky to have Danny and Carrie playing together.
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Liverpool The Royal British Legion
Price: £7.00
Tenterden Folk Festival 2012
Full Weekend tickets admit ticket holders to all events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Does NOT include Thursday evening)
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30 p.m.
Venue: Tenterden Town Hall
Price: £14.00
Full Weekend tickets admit ticket holders to all events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Does NOT include Thursday evening)
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30 p.m.
Venue: Tenterden Town Hall
Price: £14.00
Pierre Bensusan
If World Music is music that pays tribute to the spirit of a collection of human beings through distinct rhythms, traditional instruments and harmonic colors, French-Algerian guitarist, singer and composer Pierre Bensusan can be recognized as one of the most eloquent and diverse world musicians of our time. Born in Oran, French-Algeria, in 1957, when France was decolonizing its Empire, Pierre Bensusan's family moved to Paris when he was 4. He began formal studies on piano at the age of 7 and at 11 taught himself guitar. Influenced in those early days by the folk revival blooming in Britain, France and North America, Bensusan began first to explore his own diverse musical heritage and then moved to the horizons beyond. At 17 he signed his first recording contract, and one year later his first album Pres de Paris won the Grand Prix du Disque upon his debut at the Montreux Festival in Switzerland. Described by the L.A. Times as "one of the most unique and brilliant acoustic guitar veterans in the world music scene today", Pierre Bensusan was voted "Best World Music Guitar Player in 2008" by Guitar Player Magazine Readers Choice. His name became synonymous with contemporary acoutsic guitar genius, long before the terms New Age, New Acoustic Music or World Music were invented. He has the ability to make a single guitar sound like an entire band as he brings the audience on a mesmerizing musical journey. And yet, Bensusan is more than what any musician or music lover expects from a guitarist. He is a composer as well as a bilingual and a brave improvisational vocalist, melding whistles and resonant low notes with something like his own scat technique. There is a sense of something both playful and serious in his work, an unparalleled sense of freedom in his compositions and his improvisations. His "manner" of playing defies classification - crossing world, classical, jazz, traditional, folk and more. None can be isolated as simply Brazilian, "Arabic" or French; rather, they represent our world in its current state, a world sharing itself, fusing cultures together in ways we have never experienced. Not to be missed! Awards * Guitar Player Magazine Readers choice award, for 2008 Best World Music Guitar Player, in the USA * 2002 AFIM (American Association for Independent Music) Award for Best Acoustic Instrumental Album * Album du Mois/Album of the Month (Journal de Montreal/Canada) * Album of the Year (fRoots/UK) * Best Albums (Guitarist Magazine/UK) * Bravo de la Redaction (Trad. Mag./France) 2002/2006 * Naird Award (USA 1983) * Grand Prix du Disque Montreux Festival (Switzerland 1976) http://www.pierrebensusan.com/
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
If World Music is music that pays tribute to the spirit of a collection of human beings through distinct rhythms, traditional instruments and harmonic colors, French-Algerian guitarist, singer and composer Pierre Bensusan can be recognized as one of the most eloquent and diverse world musicians of our time. Born in Oran, French-Algeria, in 1957, when France was decolonizing its Empire, Pierre Bensusan's family moved to Paris when he was 4. He began formal studies on piano at the age of 7 and at 11 taught himself guitar. Influenced in those early days by the folk revival blooming in Britain, France and North America, Bensusan began first to explore his own diverse musical heritage and then moved to the horizons beyond. At 17 he signed his first recording contract, and one year later his first album Pres de Paris won the Grand Prix du Disque upon his debut at the Montreux Festival in Switzerland. Described by the L.A. Times as "one of the most unique and brilliant acoustic guitar veterans in the world music scene today", Pierre Bensusan was voted "Best World Music Guitar Player in 2008" by Guitar Player Magazine Readers Choice. His name became synonymous with contemporary acoutsic guitar genius, long before the terms New Age, New Acoustic Music or World Music were invented. He has the ability to make a single guitar sound like an entire band as he brings the audience on a mesmerizing musical journey. And yet, Bensusan is more than what any musician or music lover expects from a guitarist. He is a composer as well as a bilingual and a brave improvisational vocalist, melding whistles and resonant low notes with something like his own scat technique. There is a sense of something both playful and serious in his work, an unparalleled sense of freedom in his compositions and his improvisations. His "manner" of playing defies classification - crossing world, classical, jazz, traditional, folk and more. None can be isolated as simply Brazilian, "Arabic" or French; rather, they represent our world in its current state, a world sharing itself, fusing cultures together in ways we have never experienced. Not to be missed! Awards * Guitar Player Magazine Readers choice award, for 2008 Best World Music Guitar Player, in the USA * 2002 AFIM (American Association for Independent Music) Award for Best Acoustic Instrumental Album * Album du Mois/Album of the Month (Journal de Montreal/Canada) * Album of the Year (fRoots/UK) * Best Albums (Guitarist Magazine/UK) * Bravo de la Redaction (Trad. Mag./France) 2002/2006 * Naird Award (USA 1983) * Grand Prix du Disque Montreux Festival (Switzerland 1976) http://www.pierrebensusan.com/
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Carrivick Sisters With Pilgrim's Way
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Musician
Price: £9.00
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Musician
Price: £9.00
Duotone
'The album is magical from start to finish' ***** 5 Stars Songlines 'One of Britain's most innovative and intriguing bands' R2 Magazine Duotone is the name under which Barney Morse-Brown (cellist for The Imagined Village and Chris Wood's Handmade Life) and James Garrett (London based singer-song writer and percussionist) write and perform their own contemporary acoustic songs. They loop guitars, cellos, percussion and voices to create ethereal soundscapes for their poignant lyrics to weave in and out. Following hugely successful appearances at End of the Road Festival and London's South Bank Centre in 2010 Duotone have regularly been mesmerising audiences around the country with their shows that breathlessly move from riotous energy all the way down to the most delicate moments of heartfelt intimacy. 'The album is full of treats a delight' Telegraph 'You could call it future folk or retro-pop, but more importantly, it's generous, emotionally literate and quite lovely'. Word Magazine 'Folkin Great!' Rob Da Bank, Radio One
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Coventry Taylor Johns House
Price: £5.00
'The album is magical from start to finish' ***** 5 Stars Songlines 'One of Britain's most innovative and intriguing bands' R2 Magazine Duotone is the name under which Barney Morse-Brown (cellist for The Imagined Village and Chris Wood's Handmade Life) and James Garrett (London based singer-song writer and percussionist) write and perform their own contemporary acoustic songs. They loop guitars, cellos, percussion and voices to create ethereal soundscapes for their poignant lyrics to weave in and out. Following hugely successful appearances at End of the Road Festival and London's South Bank Centre in 2010 Duotone have regularly been mesmerising audiences around the country with their shows that breathlessly move from riotous energy all the way down to the most delicate moments of heartfelt intimacy. 'The album is full of treats a delight' Telegraph 'You could call it future folk or retro-pop, but more importantly, it's generous, emotionally literate and quite lovely'. Word Magazine 'Folkin Great!' Rob Da Bank, Radio One
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Coventry Taylor Johns House
Price: £5.00
Lucy Ward - First Friday Folk & Roots
Brit folk's most vibrant and forthright new young talents...
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £8.00
Brit folk's most vibrant and forthright new young talents...
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £8.00
Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkin
It's a special treat when Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin, who normally tour separately, get to share the stage together. If the chemistry seems especially dynamic, they find it naturally, as they are a romantic partnership in real, not just musical life. And the two together on stage makes for a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Named in the Chicago Tribune's 50 Most Significant Songwriters in the Last 50 Years, Austin, Texas based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt has been rapidly ascending from underground cult hero status to being broadly recognized as an artist of generational significance. Danny is considered a preeminent writer, an artist whose earthy poetry manages to somehow conjure magic from the mundane. Carrie Elkin is a born performer, possessing an infectious energy that cannot be contained. As Maverick Magazine so eloquently put it: We have never seen a performer so in love with the act of singing. On stage Elkin is simply a force of nature. With her dazzling voice and unpretentious charm, Carrie wins over audiences with songs that are, as FolkWax puts it: "Intimate, yet universal. Naked, yet richly adorned. Her voice is simply revelatory." Don't miss these two great artists in a rare split-bill performance, sharing songs back and forth, lending their voices to each other's tunes, in harmony and lending commentary to each other's tunes, in the form of smart-ass between-song banter. 'He is hands down one of the best living musicians/poets' - Bob Thiele, famed Nashville record producer and writer of such classics as 'What a Wonderful World' 'With beautifully crafted, lonesome pines music and complex beguiling words, he would've fitted neatly on the bill at any '60s coffee house alongside Townes Van Zandt or Leonard Cohen.' - Andy Fyfe, Q Magazine 'In his use of parable and allegory, there are inevitable comparisons with Cohen and Dylan, but these are songs of such quality and beauty that they more than hold their own in this exalted company.' - 5 stars, Maverick Magazine
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £10.00
It's a special treat when Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin, who normally tour separately, get to share the stage together. If the chemistry seems especially dynamic, they find it naturally, as they are a romantic partnership in real, not just musical life. And the two together on stage makes for a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Named in the Chicago Tribune's 50 Most Significant Songwriters in the Last 50 Years, Austin, Texas based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt has been rapidly ascending from underground cult hero status to being broadly recognized as an artist of generational significance. Danny is considered a preeminent writer, an artist whose earthy poetry manages to somehow conjure magic from the mundane. Carrie Elkin is a born performer, possessing an infectious energy that cannot be contained. As Maverick Magazine so eloquently put it: We have never seen a performer so in love with the act of singing. On stage Elkin is simply a force of nature. With her dazzling voice and unpretentious charm, Carrie wins over audiences with songs that are, as FolkWax puts it: "Intimate, yet universal. Naked, yet richly adorned. Her voice is simply revelatory." Don't miss these two great artists in a rare split-bill performance, sharing songs back and forth, lending their voices to each other's tunes, in harmony and lending commentary to each other's tunes, in the form of smart-ass between-song banter. 'He is hands down one of the best living musicians/poets' - Bob Thiele, famed Nashville record producer and writer of such classics as 'What a Wonderful World' 'With beautifully crafted, lonesome pines music and complex beguiling words, he would've fitted neatly on the bill at any '60s coffee house alongside Townes Van Zandt or Leonard Cohen.' - Andy Fyfe, Q Magazine 'In his use of parable and allegory, there are inevitable comparisons with Cohen and Dylan, but these are songs of such quality and beauty that they more than hold their own in this exalted company.' - 5 stars, Maverick Magazine
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £10.00
Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkin
It's a special treat when Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin, who normally tour separately, get to share the stage together. If the chemistry seems especially dynamic, they find it naturally, as they are a romantic partnership in real, not just musical life. And the two together on stage makes for a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Named in the Chicago Tribune's 50 Most Significant Songwriters in the Last 50 Years, Austin, Texas based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt has been rapidly ascending from underground cult hero status to being broadly recognized as an artist of generational significance. Danny is considered a preeminent writer, an artist whose earthy poetry manages to somehow conjure magic from the mundane. Carrie Elkin is a born performer, possessing an infectious energy that cannot be contained. As Maverick Magazine so eloquently put it: We have never seen a performer so in love with the act of singing. On stage Elkin is simply a force of nature. With her dazzling voice and unpretentious charm, Carrie wins over audiences with songs that are, as FolkWax puts it: "Intimate, yet universal. Naked, yet richly adorned. Her voice is simply revelatory." Don't miss these two great artists in a rare split-bill performance, sharing songs back and forth, lending their voices to each other's tunes, in harmony and lending commentary to each other's tunes, in the form of smart-ass between-song banter. 'He is hands down one of the best living musicians/poets' - Bob Thiele, famed Nashville record producer and writer of such classics as 'What a Wonderful World' 'With beautifully crafted, lonesome pines music and complex beguiling words, he would've fitted neatly on the bill at any '60s coffee house alongside Townes Van Zandt or Leonard Cohen.' - Andy Fyfe, Q Magazine 'In his use of parable and allegory, there are inevitable comparisons with Cohen and Dylan, but these are songs of such quality and beauty that they more than hold their own in this exalted company.' - 5 stars, Maverick Magazine
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £8.00
It's a special treat when Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin, who normally tour separately, get to share the stage together. If the chemistry seems especially dynamic, they find it naturally, as they are a romantic partnership in real, not just musical life. And the two together on stage makes for a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Named in the Chicago Tribune's 50 Most Significant Songwriters in the Last 50 Years, Austin, Texas based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt has been rapidly ascending from underground cult hero status to being broadly recognized as an artist of generational significance. Danny is considered a preeminent writer, an artist whose earthy poetry manages to somehow conjure magic from the mundane. Carrie Elkin is a born performer, possessing an infectious energy that cannot be contained. As Maverick Magazine so eloquently put it: We have never seen a performer so in love with the act of singing. On stage Elkin is simply a force of nature. With her dazzling voice and unpretentious charm, Carrie wins over audiences with songs that are, as FolkWax puts it: "Intimate, yet universal. Naked, yet richly adorned. Her voice is simply revelatory." Don't miss these two great artists in a rare split-bill performance, sharing songs back and forth, lending their voices to each other's tunes, in harmony and lending commentary to each other's tunes, in the form of smart-ass between-song banter. 'He is hands down one of the best living musicians/poets' - Bob Thiele, famed Nashville record producer and writer of such classics as 'What a Wonderful World' 'With beautifully crafted, lonesome pines music and complex beguiling words, he would've fitted neatly on the bill at any '60s coffee house alongside Townes Van Zandt or Leonard Cohen.' - Andy Fyfe, Q Magazine 'In his use of parable and allegory, there are inevitable comparisons with Cohen and Dylan, but these are songs of such quality and beauty that they more than hold their own in this exalted company.' - 5 stars, Maverick Magazine
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £8.00
Anna Coogan At The Labour Rooms
Come and see Anna in the intimate surroundings of the Labour Rooms, Otley Described by Maverick Magazine as Americana at its best and staunchly declared one of the best of her breed by Blurt magazine, Anna has been carving out a niche for herself with multiple tours across the US, UK, and Europe. In the last two years, she has played the Blue Balls Festival (Switzerland), Celtic Connections (UK), Belladrum (UK), along with Seattle's Tractor Tavern and Triple Door, Portland's Aladdin Theater, Boston's Club Passim and many others. She has been featured live in-studio on the BBC and Seattle tastemaker station KEXP, and shared the stages with such diverse luminaries as Alison Brown, Reamonn, Carrie Newcomer, Fred Eaglesmith, and many more. Her 2010 release The Nocturnal Among Us, was produced by acclaimed producer JD Foster (Laura Cantrell, Richard Buckner) and debuted at #1 on the Euro-Americana charts. Tickets will be £8adv and £10 on the night
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Otley The Labour Rooms
Price: £8.00
Come and see Anna in the intimate surroundings of the Labour Rooms, Otley Described by Maverick Magazine as Americana at its best and staunchly declared one of the best of her breed by Blurt magazine, Anna has been carving out a niche for herself with multiple tours across the US, UK, and Europe. In the last two years, she has played the Blue Balls Festival (Switzerland), Celtic Connections (UK), Belladrum (UK), along with Seattle's Tractor Tavern and Triple Door, Portland's Aladdin Theater, Boston's Club Passim and many others. She has been featured live in-studio on the BBC and Seattle tastemaker station KEXP, and shared the stages with such diverse luminaries as Alison Brown, Reamonn, Carrie Newcomer, Fred Eaglesmith, and many more. Her 2010 release The Nocturnal Among Us, was produced by acclaimed producer JD Foster (Laura Cantrell, Richard Buckner) and debuted at #1 on the Euro-Americana charts. Tickets will be £8adv and £10 on the night
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Otley The Labour Rooms
Price: £8.00
Phil Beer
Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the west countryʼs award winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands. He has played music all of his life and been a professional musician since 1975. In that 36 years, he has played in too many bands and line ups to list fully and lost count of the number of record projects he has been involved in. The most notable sessions in his career range from the Rolling Stones album Steel Wheels and Mike Oldfields live album Exposed to albums by the The Albion Band with whom he toured for the best part of the ʼ80ʼs, not forgetting the large catalogue of Show of Hands albums. In recent years, he has been in demand as a record producer as well as a studio musician and he continues to tour full time with Show of Hands. In addition to this heavy schedule, he also finds time to play a limited number of solo shows and is currently engaged in producing a major new solo studio album, his first for several years. His most recent accolade is the Spiral Earth Award for Best Musician, 2011. Phil is also a keen sailor and achieved a lifetime ambition by completing an entire Tall Ships race in 2009. How do you describe a Phil Beer performance? Fun, eccentric, informative with the constant sounds of jaws hitting the floor. Phil could coax a beautiful tune from a length of clothes-line. Not only that, but his gigs really do have something for everyone; trad tunes mixed with covers of Springsteen, The Hollies, his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries. Songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to an almost personal audience. A treat of past and current favourites from one of the most popular musicians on the acoustic circuit. www.philbeer.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Phil-Beer You Tube: watchphilbeer
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £15.00
Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the west countryʼs award winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands. He has played music all of his life and been a professional musician since 1975. In that 36 years, he has played in too many bands and line ups to list fully and lost count of the number of record projects he has been involved in. The most notable sessions in his career range from the Rolling Stones album Steel Wheels and Mike Oldfields live album Exposed to albums by the The Albion Band with whom he toured for the best part of the ʼ80ʼs, not forgetting the large catalogue of Show of Hands albums. In recent years, he has been in demand as a record producer as well as a studio musician and he continues to tour full time with Show of Hands. In addition to this heavy schedule, he also finds time to play a limited number of solo shows and is currently engaged in producing a major new solo studio album, his first for several years. His most recent accolade is the Spiral Earth Award for Best Musician, 2011. Phil is also a keen sailor and achieved a lifetime ambition by completing an entire Tall Ships race in 2009. How do you describe a Phil Beer performance? Fun, eccentric, informative with the constant sounds of jaws hitting the floor. Phil could coax a beautiful tune from a length of clothes-line. Not only that, but his gigs really do have something for everyone; trad tunes mixed with covers of Springsteen, The Hollies, his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries. Songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to an almost personal audience. A treat of past and current favourites from one of the most popular musicians on the acoustic circuit. www.philbeer.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Phil-Beer You Tube: watchphilbeer
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £15.00
Gerry Jablonski & The Electric Band / Main Street Blues
2 great BluesRock for the price of 1
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Edinburgh The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)
Price: £8.00
2 great BluesRock for the price of 1
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Edinburgh The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)
Price: £8.00
Babajack
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £7.00
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £7.00
Steve Forbert
A rare treat to see the legendary Steve Forbert in a superb venue in West Yorkshire on the outskirts of Leeds Meet me in the middle of the night Let me hear you say everything's alright Let me smell the moon in your perfume Romeo's Tune Support from Canadian singer songwriter Lynne Hanson Performance starts at 8.00pm Real Ale from Leeds Brewery available
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2012
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Leeds Thorner Victory Hall
Price: £17.50
A rare treat to see the legendary Steve Forbert in a superb venue in West Yorkshire on the outskirts of Leeds Meet me in the middle of the night Let me hear you say everything's alright Let me smell the moon in your perfume Romeo's Tune Support from Canadian singer songwriter Lynne Hanson Performance starts at 8.00pm Real Ale from Leeds Brewery available
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2012
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Leeds Thorner Victory Hall
Price: £17.50
Martin Simpson
Back by popular demand, Martin's gigs always go down a storm, book early! Nominated for Best Album 'Purpose and Grace', Musician of the Year and Best Traditional Track 'Lakes of Ponchartrain' BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012. Martin has been nominated an astounding 26 times in the eleven years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards - more than any other performer - with 10 consecutive years as nominee for Musician of The Year, which he has won twice. 2008 saw an incredible 5 nominations for "Prodigal Son' and 2 wins, whilst in 2010 he had an unprecedented 6 nominations for his CD, "True Stories" and a win for Best Traditional Track, "Sir Patrick Spens". His 2007 release, "Prodigal Son" was nominated for 5 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, and won Album of the Year, and Best Original song for the deeply moving "Never Any Good". At the end of 2008, Simpson returned to the States for the first time in 5 years for a triumphant series of gigs. Having lived and worked in the US for 14 years he is regarded there as a guitar legend, and an enormously influential musician. 2009 saw the release of a new CD, "True Stories" to wide critical acclaim. The music ranges from solo guitar instrumentals and songs to full band arrangements featuring some of the finest musicians anywhere. They are, bass icon Danny Thompson, pedal steel player BJ Cole, Radiohead drummer Phil Selway, Bellowhead front man Jon Boden on fiddle, accordion ace Andy Cutting, ex Page and Plant hurdy gurdy man Nigel Eaton, singers Muireann Nic Amloaibh and Kellie While and co-producer Andy Seward on bass. The influences are eclectic, Northumbrian dance tunes, Anglo Scots ballads, old timey and blues songs, New Orleans jazz and Rand B and more. The sounds are highly distinctive, led by Simpson's guitars, banjola and banjo, it moves from solo slide to flat out grooves via nursery rhymes and tragic dark ballads. Simpson's own songs are beautifully written and at times most unusual in form, telling true stories and dealing with themes of love, loss, home and much more. Martin released his new album 'Purpose and Grace' in early September 2011 on Topic Records to critical much acclaim. Special guests on the CD include June Tabor, Dick Gaughan, Richard Thompson, Will Pound, Jon Boden and Fay Hield, as well as regular band members Andy Cutting, Andy Seward, Keith Angel and BJ Cole. 'Simpson's latest is a potent blend of the highest calibreSimpson has never sung or played better' Acoustic Magazine 'A cracking follow up to 2009's True Stories' The Sun 'One of our finest traditional musicians, Simpson's latest album offers a roving overview of his talents' **** 4 Stars Uncut 'Sounds better than ever' **** 4 Stars The Guardian 'An excellent collection of material drawn from both sides of the Atlantic handled with loving care by Simpson and aided by some of the biggest names in folk' **** 4 Stars Maverick http://www.martinsimpson.com/
Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £15.00
Back by popular demand, Martin's gigs always go down a storm, book early! Nominated for Best Album 'Purpose and Grace', Musician of the Year and Best Traditional Track 'Lakes of Ponchartrain' BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012. Martin has been nominated an astounding 26 times in the eleven years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards - more than any other performer - with 10 consecutive years as nominee for Musician of The Year, which he has won twice. 2008 saw an incredible 5 nominations for "Prodigal Son' and 2 wins, whilst in 2010 he had an unprecedented 6 nominations for his CD, "True Stories" and a win for Best Traditional Track, "Sir Patrick Spens". His 2007 release, "Prodigal Son" was nominated for 5 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, and won Album of the Year, and Best Original song for the deeply moving "Never Any Good". At the end of 2008, Simpson returned to the States for the first time in 5 years for a triumphant series of gigs. Having lived and worked in the US for 14 years he is regarded there as a guitar legend, and an enormously influential musician. 2009 saw the release of a new CD, "True Stories" to wide critical acclaim. The music ranges from solo guitar instrumentals and songs to full band arrangements featuring some of the finest musicians anywhere. They are, bass icon Danny Thompson, pedal steel player BJ Cole, Radiohead drummer Phil Selway, Bellowhead front man Jon Boden on fiddle, accordion ace Andy Cutting, ex Page and Plant hurdy gurdy man Nigel Eaton, singers Muireann Nic Amloaibh and Kellie While and co-producer Andy Seward on bass. The influences are eclectic, Northumbrian dance tunes, Anglo Scots ballads, old timey and blues songs, New Orleans jazz and Rand B and more. The sounds are highly distinctive, led by Simpson's guitars, banjola and banjo, it moves from solo slide to flat out grooves via nursery rhymes and tragic dark ballads. Simpson's own songs are beautifully written and at times most unusual in form, telling true stories and dealing with themes of love, loss, home and much more. Martin released his new album 'Purpose and Grace' in early September 2011 on Topic Records to critical much acclaim. Special guests on the CD include June Tabor, Dick Gaughan, Richard Thompson, Will Pound, Jon Boden and Fay Hield, as well as regular band members Andy Cutting, Andy Seward, Keith Angel and BJ Cole. 'Simpson's latest is a potent blend of the highest calibreSimpson has never sung or played better' Acoustic Magazine 'A cracking follow up to 2009's True Stories' The Sun 'One of our finest traditional musicians, Simpson's latest album offers a roving overview of his talents' **** 4 Stars Uncut 'Sounds better than ever' **** 4 Stars The Guardian 'An excellent collection of material drawn from both sides of the Atlantic handled with loving care by Simpson and aided by some of the biggest names in folk' **** 4 Stars Maverick http://www.martinsimpson.com/
Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £15.00
Steve Forbert
.Singer-songwriter Steve Forbert had his first major hit in 1979 when he was only 25 years old, shortly after moving to New York City from his hometown of Meridian, Miss where he had been working as a truck driver Thirty-plus years later, he's still writing acclaimed songs and has released 14 studio albums, including a Grammy-nominated tribute to another Mississippi legend, Jimmie Rodgers. Forbert is co-writing and collaborating in Nashville on a 2012 recording project, in addition to his regular touring. Still generating the kind of quality music that resonates with discerning listeners, Forbert is one of the few artists who can mesmerize a crowd with nothing but a distinctive voice, an acoustic guitar and his trusty harmonica slung around his neck, letting the purity of his music stand on its own. As one reviewer recently remarked, Forbert is a hardcore troubadour who, artistically speaking, continues to fight the good fight by releasing one excellent album after another and working his ass off show after show to earn every single fan's loyalty.
Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £14.00
.Singer-songwriter Steve Forbert had his first major hit in 1979 when he was only 25 years old, shortly after moving to New York City from his hometown of Meridian, Miss where he had been working as a truck driver Thirty-plus years later, he's still writing acclaimed songs and has released 14 studio albums, including a Grammy-nominated tribute to another Mississippi legend, Jimmie Rodgers. Forbert is co-writing and collaborating in Nashville on a 2012 recording project, in addition to his regular touring. Still generating the kind of quality music that resonates with discerning listeners, Forbert is one of the few artists who can mesmerize a crowd with nothing but a distinctive voice, an acoustic guitar and his trusty harmonica slung around his neck, letting the purity of his music stand on its own. As one reviewer recently remarked, Forbert is a hardcore troubadour who, artistically speaking, continues to fight the good fight by releasing one excellent album after another and working his ass off show after show to earn every single fan's loyalty.
Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £14.00
Martin Simpson
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £13.00
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £13.00
Martin Simpson
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £10.00
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £10.00
Luke Jackson
Young Canterbury based singer/songwriter Luke has been performing live since the age of 13. Over the past 2 years Luke has opened for headline acts including Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston, Megson, Little Johnny England, Lucy Ward, Boo Hewerdine, Martyn Joseph, Steve Knightley, Show of Hands, Chris Wood and Paul Brady amongst others. Luke's debut EP 'Run & Hide', available from the website, iTunes and gigs, was released in July 2011, generating a lot of interest in his songwriting, voice and playing. He also had a great summer of festivals, including Abbotsbury Festival with Show of Hands, Sidmouth Folk Festival and Greenbelt and ended the year at a packed Folk in the Barn in December opening for Martyn Joseph. 2012 promises to be very exciting with headline gigs and festivals lined up and a new album produced by Martyn Joseph in the pipeline. Luke has appeared at Rugby Roots twice, supporting Steve Knightley and Lucy Ward respectively. We think he's sensational and we're delighted to bring him back, this time to the intimate surroundings of the Merchants Inn, to headline his own show. More info on Luke can be found at www.lukepauljackson.com
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Rugby The Merchants Inn
Price: £9.00
Young Canterbury based singer/songwriter Luke has been performing live since the age of 13. Over the past 2 years Luke has opened for headline acts including Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston, Megson, Little Johnny England, Lucy Ward, Boo Hewerdine, Martyn Joseph, Steve Knightley, Show of Hands, Chris Wood and Paul Brady amongst others. Luke's debut EP 'Run & Hide', available from the website, iTunes and gigs, was released in July 2011, generating a lot of interest in his songwriting, voice and playing. He also had a great summer of festivals, including Abbotsbury Festival with Show of Hands, Sidmouth Folk Festival and Greenbelt and ended the year at a packed Folk in the Barn in December opening for Martyn Joseph. 2012 promises to be very exciting with headline gigs and festivals lined up and a new album produced by Martyn Joseph in the pipeline. Luke has appeared at Rugby Roots twice, supporting Steve Knightley and Lucy Ward respectively. We think he's sensational and we're delighted to bring him back, this time to the intimate surroundings of the Merchants Inn, to headline his own show. More info on Luke can be found at www.lukepauljackson.com
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Rugby The Merchants Inn
Price: £9.00
Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
Catfish Keith
Cutting-edge blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish's innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. A two-time W. C. Handy Blues Award nominee for BEST ACOUSTIC BLUES ALBUM, and 2008 inductee into the BLUES HALL OF FAME, Catfish has twelve NUMBER ONE independent radio chart-topping albums to his credit, and packs houses all over the world with his dynamic stage show. The 30-year veteran has toured the USA, UK and Europe dozens of times to wide acclaim, headlining major music festivals, and appearing with legends John Lee Hooker, Ray Charles, Robert Cray, Koko Taylor, Taj Mahal , Leo Kottke, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Johnny Shines and many, many others. Catfish Keith was born in East Chicago, Indiana on February 9th, 1962. He first heard blues as a child while living in "The Harbor," a working-class, steel mill town. When he picked up the guitar as a teenager, he was inspired to pursue the deep delta blues after being converted by Son House. Following high school in Davenport, Iowa, Catfish hit the road, embarking on a lifelong quest as a solo performer of American roots music. His travels took him to the Caribbean, where in the Virgin Islands he crewed briefly on a sailboat, soaking up a wealth of island sounds. Rhythms of Jazz, Calypso, Reggae and the music of Joseph Spence gave Catfish inspiration to reach new musical heights. Though he grew up on the Mississippi River, Catfish earned his monicker from a West Indian lobster diving partner who, after seeing him swim, dubbed him "Catfish-Swimmin'-Around," and "Catfish-Steel-Guitar-Man." In 1984, at age 22, Catfish recorded his first album (on Kicking Mule), Catfish Blues. The all-solo debut established him as a new force in acoustic blues, reaching Number One on independent worldwide radio charts. This enabled Catfish to play and tour continually, learning directly from legends such as Johnny Shines, David Honeyboy Edwards, Jesse Mae Hemphill and Henry Townsend. Since then, Catfish has made a dozen solo albums, including his latest, Live at the Half Moon (on Fish Tail). He constantly tours the world, is a major endorser for National Reso-Phonic Guitars, and his music plays on top-rated TV shows in the US and abroad. He's also become a respected educator as well as performer, doing guitar workshops, master classes and blues in the schools throughout the the world. "Known to work his audiences to the bone, Catfish Keith is the real acoustic blues king!" -Rock 'n' Reel "Pulling Blues Out of The Sky, Catfish lays down a foot-stomping groove. One of the most exciting guitarists of any genre." -Acoustic Guitar "One of the finest acoustic bluesmen in America. Every fan of acoustic blues should have all of his discs in their collection. Every record label in America should be engaged in a bidding war. This man is flat-out spectacular!" -Big City Blues "Catfish bends entire chords as well as the neck and body of his guitar to wrench emotion from his songs. Knock yourself out! -Guitar Player For Catfish Keith, a resonator guitar is an organic extension of his body, an instrument he plays intuitively and with absolute authority. Manhandling Delta vamps, artfully finger picking rag-influenced Piedmont patterns and languidly chording ballads, Catfish is one of the premier pre-war style guitarists recording today. - Living Blues
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £14.00
Cutting-edge blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish's innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. A two-time W. C. Handy Blues Award nominee for BEST ACOUSTIC BLUES ALBUM, and 2008 inductee into the BLUES HALL OF FAME, Catfish has twelve NUMBER ONE independent radio chart-topping albums to his credit, and packs houses all over the world with his dynamic stage show. The 30-year veteran has toured the USA, UK and Europe dozens of times to wide acclaim, headlining major music festivals, and appearing with legends John Lee Hooker, Ray Charles, Robert Cray, Koko Taylor, Taj Mahal , Leo Kottke, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Johnny Shines and many, many others. Catfish Keith was born in East Chicago, Indiana on February 9th, 1962. He first heard blues as a child while living in "The Harbor," a working-class, steel mill town. When he picked up the guitar as a teenager, he was inspired to pursue the deep delta blues after being converted by Son House. Following high school in Davenport, Iowa, Catfish hit the road, embarking on a lifelong quest as a solo performer of American roots music. His travels took him to the Caribbean, where in the Virgin Islands he crewed briefly on a sailboat, soaking up a wealth of island sounds. Rhythms of Jazz, Calypso, Reggae and the music of Joseph Spence gave Catfish inspiration to reach new musical heights. Though he grew up on the Mississippi River, Catfish earned his monicker from a West Indian lobster diving partner who, after seeing him swim, dubbed him "Catfish-Swimmin'-Around," and "Catfish-Steel-Guitar-Man." In 1984, at age 22, Catfish recorded his first album (on Kicking Mule), Catfish Blues. The all-solo debut established him as a new force in acoustic blues, reaching Number One on independent worldwide radio charts. This enabled Catfish to play and tour continually, learning directly from legends such as Johnny Shines, David Honeyboy Edwards, Jesse Mae Hemphill and Henry Townsend. Since then, Catfish has made a dozen solo albums, including his latest, Live at the Half Moon (on Fish Tail). He constantly tours the world, is a major endorser for National Reso-Phonic Guitars, and his music plays on top-rated TV shows in the US and abroad. He's also become a respected educator as well as performer, doing guitar workshops, master classes and blues in the schools throughout the the world. "Known to work his audiences to the bone, Catfish Keith is the real acoustic blues king!" -Rock 'n' Reel "Pulling Blues Out of The Sky, Catfish lays down a foot-stomping groove. One of the most exciting guitarists of any genre." -Acoustic Guitar "One of the finest acoustic bluesmen in America. Every fan of acoustic blues should have all of his discs in their collection. Every record label in America should be engaged in a bidding war. This man is flat-out spectacular!" -Big City Blues "Catfish bends entire chords as well as the neck and body of his guitar to wrench emotion from his songs. Knock yourself out! -Guitar Player For Catfish Keith, a resonator guitar is an organic extension of his body, an instrument he plays intuitively and with absolute authority. Manhandling Delta vamps, artfully finger picking rag-influenced Piedmont patterns and languidly chording ballads, Catfish is one of the premier pre-war style guitarists recording today. - Living Blues
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £14.00
Steve Tilston Trio
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Musician
Price: £10.00
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Musician
Price: £10.00
Robin Williamson
Founder in the 1960s of the influential Incredible String Band and the Merry Band of the 1970s, Robin has been a key figure at the forefront of the folk music and storytelling revival in Europe and America since the 1980s. He has authored a number of books including The Craneskin Bag, a re-telling and re-versifications of Celtic lore and Celtic Bards, Celtic Druids, co-authored with R.J. Stewart. Robin is Honorary Chief Bard of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. To visit Robin Williamson's website go to www.pigswhiskermusic.co.uk
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012
Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: London King's Head, Crouch End
Price: £15.00
Founder in the 1960s of the influential Incredible String Band and the Merry Band of the 1970s, Robin has been a key figure at the forefront of the folk music and storytelling revival in Europe and America since the 1980s. He has authored a number of books including The Craneskin Bag, a re-telling and re-versifications of Celtic lore and Celtic Bards, Celtic Druids, co-authored with R.J. Stewart. Robin is Honorary Chief Bard of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. To visit Robin Williamson's website go to www.pigswhiskermusic.co.uk
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012
Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: London King's Head, Crouch End
Price: £15.00
Eric Taylor
Brighthelmstone Promotions are thrilled to present Eric Taylor at The Palmeira, Hove. Eric Taylor is a real songwriter's songwriter and a well-respected peer of the US Country music folk scene. Eric Taylor's career includes performances at the Newport Folk Festival as well as sharing the stage with Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith. Those of you whom are lucky enough to have witnessed Eric live will confer that he has a unique magical way of delivering a story. "Taylor may sing of the past, of bar rooms and hay fields and even Johnny Cash, but his characters want the same things we do. They want love and redemption. They want some fun and happiness. They want respect and sometimes even a little vengeance. Taylor's people are just like us, it's just that their tales are exquisitely told." - Al Kaufman, Atlanta Music Guide
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hove The Palmeira
Price: £9.00
Brighthelmstone Promotions are thrilled to present Eric Taylor at The Palmeira, Hove. Eric Taylor is a real songwriter's songwriter and a well-respected peer of the US Country music folk scene. Eric Taylor's career includes performances at the Newport Folk Festival as well as sharing the stage with Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith. Those of you whom are lucky enough to have witnessed Eric live will confer that he has a unique magical way of delivering a story. "Taylor may sing of the past, of bar rooms and hay fields and even Johnny Cash, but his characters want the same things we do. They want love and redemption. They want some fun and happiness. They want respect and sometimes even a little vengeance. Taylor's people are just like us, it's just that their tales are exquisitely told." - Al Kaufman, Atlanta Music Guide
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hove The Palmeira
Price: £9.00
Steve Forbert
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London Bush Hall
Price: £17.50
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: London Bush Hall
Price: £17.50
The Jigantics
New 5 Piece band featuring Martin and Marion from ColvinQuarmby and Mark, Rick and Ade from Sons Of The Delta. From the outset, the Jignatics wanted to blend musical genres to reflect their own diverse interests, but within the framework of their shared passion for New Folk Music. The result is a potent mix, drawing inspiration from folk music of different continents and cultures, overwhelmingly upbeat and powerful but with enough light and shade to ensure that "having a good time" involves mixing all the emotions that passionate, well crafted songs provoke. A chance to see one of the up and coming nu-folk hopefuls up close and personal - limited to 50 tickets only!
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Southsea The RMA Tavern
Price: £8.00
New 5 Piece band featuring Martin and Marion from ColvinQuarmby and Mark, Rick and Ade from Sons Of The Delta. From the outset, the Jignatics wanted to blend musical genres to reflect their own diverse interests, but within the framework of their shared passion for New Folk Music. The result is a potent mix, drawing inspiration from folk music of different continents and cultures, overwhelmingly upbeat and powerful but with enough light and shade to ensure that "having a good time" involves mixing all the emotions that passionate, well crafted songs provoke. A chance to see one of the up and coming nu-folk hopefuls up close and personal - limited to 50 tickets only!
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Southsea The RMA Tavern
Price: £8.00
Steve Poltz
An intimate evening with the California based singer songwriter. The former Rugburns front man is an outstanding performer last seen opening for Glenn Tilbrook on his last tour (and in Glenn's words 'blowing him off stage every night'). Steve has developed a 'cult' status for his off the wall performances that combine great music, comedy and larger than life stories (yet most of them are true). A much in demand songwriter, Steve has written for everyone ranging from Jewel to David Cassidy. This is going to be a great night.
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Edinburgh Berits & Brown
Price: £8.00
An intimate evening with the California based singer songwriter. The former Rugburns front man is an outstanding performer last seen opening for Glenn Tilbrook on his last tour (and in Glenn's words 'blowing him off stage every night'). Steve has developed a 'cult' status for his off the wall performances that combine great music, comedy and larger than life stories (yet most of them are true). A much in demand songwriter, Steve has written for everyone ranging from Jewel to David Cassidy. This is going to be a great night.
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Edinburgh Berits & Brown
Price: £8.00
Mitch Laddie
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Edinburgh The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)
Price: £7.00
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Edinburgh The Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy)
Price: £7.00
Roddy Woomble
Roddy Woomble releases his long awaited second album 'The Impossible Song & Other Songs' on March 21st. Recorded at his local arts centre, An Tobar in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, 'The Impossible Song & Other Songs' follows his acclaimed solo debut 'My Secret Is My Silence' (2006). Roddy began writing & demoing the songs that appear on 'The Impossible Song & Other Songs' at An Tobar with local guitarist and singer Sorren MacLean in January 2010. Then in the summer of 2010, Dublin bassist Gavin Fox (a member of Idlewild from 2003-2005) and Glaswegian drummer and singer Gregor Donaldson (from the band Sparrow & The Workshop) arrived in Mull and with Sorren & Roddy, the four piece recorded the bulk of the album. As Roddy explains, The nature of An Tobar, being a working centre for the arts on the island including a gallery, café and performance space meant that there were always interesting people around and musicians coming to the venue to play concerts. We made the most of this. Gordon MacLean, An Tobar's artistic director and the album's engineer, would set up a few microphones after a performer's sound check, or even after their gig, let them hear the song a few times and then record a contribution As a result the album includes a magical mix of musical contributions from jazz pianist Chick Lyall, saxophonist Rob Hall, fiddler Aidian O'Rourke (Lau), accordion legend Phil Cunningham and famed Dundonian songwriter Michael Marra. A multi -faceted singer and songwriter, Roddy has a broad palate of styles & influences and so the album moves from folk rock (Work Like You Can); to country (New Frontier); to upbeat horn-led pop (Roll Along); to indie rock (Leaving Without Gold); to the dark, jazzy 'Between The Old Moon', all held together by his soft Scottish baritone and thoughtful, often mysterious lyrics. Lyrically the album touches on themes that have often cropped up in Roddy's work - the troubled alliance between Nature and Man, the onset of modernization and the end of old ways, what it means and what is worth giving up in order to achieve it. Roddy says of his lyrics, Song lyrics have a unique ability to blend magical elements into a realistic setting. It's not a requirement to me that they make sense - the music can give them their meaning. Books I go back to again and again - Lewis Grassic Gibbon 'Sunset Song', Knut Hamsun 'Growth Of The Soil', Halldor Laxness 'Independent People'. Stories that manage to be both epic in scale and yet intimate in their humanity, the way that any good song can be. I think this is as strong a collection of songs that I've ever put my name to and I'm proud that I managed to write and record them in such a collaborative and resourceful way. The record, in many ways, is a scrapbook of six months at An Tobar, with me in the centre Roddy spent fifteen years releasing albums and touring worldwide with Idlewild and the band are now 'on hiatus'. He is fast gaining a reputation as a solo artist in his own right and as part of the trio 'Drever, McCusker & Woomble' (with guitarist Kris Drever and multi-instrumentalist John McCusker) having released their acclaimed album 'Before The Ruin' in 2008. Artists we also like: Idlewild
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £15.00
Roddy Woomble releases his long awaited second album 'The Impossible Song & Other Songs' on March 21st. Recorded at his local arts centre, An Tobar in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, 'The Impossible Song & Other Songs' follows his acclaimed solo debut 'My Secret Is My Silence' (2006). Roddy began writing & demoing the songs that appear on 'The Impossible Song & Other Songs' at An Tobar with local guitarist and singer Sorren MacLean in January 2010. Then in the summer of 2010, Dublin bassist Gavin Fox (a member of Idlewild from 2003-2005) and Glaswegian drummer and singer Gregor Donaldson (from the band Sparrow & The Workshop) arrived in Mull and with Sorren & Roddy, the four piece recorded the bulk of the album. As Roddy explains, The nature of An Tobar, being a working centre for the arts on the island including a gallery, café and performance space meant that there were always interesting people around and musicians coming to the venue to play concerts. We made the most of this. Gordon MacLean, An Tobar's artistic director and the album's engineer, would set up a few microphones after a performer's sound check, or even after their gig, let them hear the song a few times and then record a contribution As a result the album includes a magical mix of musical contributions from jazz pianist Chick Lyall, saxophonist Rob Hall, fiddler Aidian O'Rourke (Lau), accordion legend Phil Cunningham and famed Dundonian songwriter Michael Marra. A multi -faceted singer and songwriter, Roddy has a broad palate of styles & influences and so the album moves from folk rock (Work Like You Can); to country (New Frontier); to upbeat horn-led pop (Roll Along); to indie rock (Leaving Without Gold); to the dark, jazzy 'Between The Old Moon', all held together by his soft Scottish baritone and thoughtful, often mysterious lyrics. Lyrically the album touches on themes that have often cropped up in Roddy's work - the troubled alliance between Nature and Man, the onset of modernization and the end of old ways, what it means and what is worth giving up in order to achieve it. Roddy says of his lyrics, Song lyrics have a unique ability to blend magical elements into a realistic setting. It's not a requirement to me that they make sense - the music can give them their meaning. Books I go back to again and again - Lewis Grassic Gibbon 'Sunset Song', Knut Hamsun 'Growth Of The Soil', Halldor Laxness 'Independent People'. Stories that manage to be both epic in scale and yet intimate in their humanity, the way that any good song can be. I think this is as strong a collection of songs that I've ever put my name to and I'm proud that I managed to write and record them in such a collaborative and resourceful way. The record, in many ways, is a scrapbook of six months at An Tobar, with me in the centre Roddy spent fifteen years releasing albums and touring worldwide with Idlewild and the band are now 'on hiatus'. He is fast gaining a reputation as a solo artist in his own right and as part of the trio 'Drever, McCusker & Woomble' (with guitarist Kris Drever and multi-instrumentalist John McCusker) having released their acclaimed album 'Before The Ruin' in 2008. Artists we also like: Idlewild
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £15.00
Eliza Gilkyson
Eliza Gilkyson is a politically minded, poetically gifted singer-songwriter, who has become one of the most respected musicians in folk and Americana music circles. The Grammy-nominated artist has appeared on NPR, Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, etown, Sirius/XM, Air America Radio and has toured with Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin and Mary Chapin Carpenter. She has been inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame alongside legends Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt, and Nanci Griffith. Eliza's songs have been recorded and performed by such greats as Rosanne Cash, Tom Rush and Joan Baez, who covered Eliza's song Requiem. The meditative tune was originally written as a prayer for those who lost lives in the devastating tsunami in Southeast Asia and was featured on NPR's All Things Considered. It has been nominated for two Grammys on different recordings, and last year won the Edison Award, the oldest and most prestigious Dutch music prize for a choral recording by the Conspirare Choir. Eliza has also won 3 Austin Music Awards and 4 Folk Alliance Music Awards. The daughter of legendary songwriter Terry Gilkyson,
Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £12.00
Eliza Gilkyson is a politically minded, poetically gifted singer-songwriter, who has become one of the most respected musicians in folk and Americana music circles. The Grammy-nominated artist has appeared on NPR, Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, etown, Sirius/XM, Air America Radio and has toured with Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin and Mary Chapin Carpenter. She has been inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame alongside legends Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt, and Nanci Griffith. Eliza's songs have been recorded and performed by such greats as Rosanne Cash, Tom Rush and Joan Baez, who covered Eliza's song Requiem. The meditative tune was originally written as a prayer for those who lost lives in the devastating tsunami in Southeast Asia and was featured on NPR's All Things Considered. It has been nominated for two Grammys on different recordings, and last year won the Edison Award, the oldest and most prestigious Dutch music prize for a choral recording by the Conspirare Choir. Eliza has also won 3 Austin Music Awards and 4 Folk Alliance Music Awards. The daughter of legendary songwriter Terry Gilkyson,
Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £12.00
Chris While And Julie Matthews
Winners in the Best Duo category at the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and nine times nominated since 2001 in the Best Duo, Best Song & Best Live Act categories. While and Matthews met in the Albion band in 1993 when Julie left the band and Chris joined. A year later Julie rejoined the band and she and Chris formed a part-time duo, touring in Canada as The Women Of Albion. After leaving the band in 1997 they began their full time duo career, releasing their debut album Piecework that year followed by Higher Potential in 1999. The much requested double live album Stages was released in 2000 followed in 2001 by their highly acclaimed studio album Quest produced by Kwame Yeboah (e2K, Miss Dynamite, Craig David). In 2005 they released their stripped down album Here and Now and in 2007 recorded their second live album on tour in Germany. Thoughout their career they have toured solidly as a duo in the UK, Europe, Africa, North America and Australia where they have achieved great success and are held in the highest esteem, filling concert halls and headlining festival stages. They've also worked on several musical projects for the BBC including Tales of the Towpath, a radio documentary about the building of the Manchester Ship Canal and The 2006 Radio Ballads. Chris While & Julie Matthews are both individual writers of some note but it's when they combine their writing talents that the unique nature of their partnership flourishes. They are world renowned for their affinity on stage and for the energy and enthusiasm of their live perfomances.
Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £14.00
Winners in the Best Duo category at the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and nine times nominated since 2001 in the Best Duo, Best Song & Best Live Act categories. While and Matthews met in the Albion band in 1993 when Julie left the band and Chris joined. A year later Julie rejoined the band and she and Chris formed a part-time duo, touring in Canada as The Women Of Albion. After leaving the band in 1997 they began their full time duo career, releasing their debut album Piecework that year followed by Higher Potential in 1999. The much requested double live album Stages was released in 2000 followed in 2001 by their highly acclaimed studio album Quest produced by Kwame Yeboah (e2K, Miss Dynamite, Craig David). In 2005 they released their stripped down album Here and Now and in 2007 recorded their second live album on tour in Germany. Thoughout their career they have toured solidly as a duo in the UK, Europe, Africa, North America and Australia where they have achieved great success and are held in the highest esteem, filling concert halls and headlining festival stages. They've also worked on several musical projects for the BBC including Tales of the Towpath, a radio documentary about the building of the Manchester Ship Canal and The 2006 Radio Ballads. Chris While & Julie Matthews are both individual writers of some note but it's when they combine their writing talents that the unique nature of their partnership flourishes. They are world renowned for their affinity on stage and for the energy and enthusiasm of their live perfomances.
Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £14.00
Chris While And Julie Matthews
Winners in the Best Duo category at the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and nine times nominated since 2001 in the Best Duo, Best Song & Best Live Act categories. While and Matthews met in the Albion band in 1993 when Julie left the band and Chris joined. A year later Julie rejoined the band and she and Chris formed a part-time duo, touring in Canada as The Women Of Albion. After leaving the band in 1997 they began their full time duo career, releasing their debut album Piecework that year followed by Higher Potential in 1999. The much requested double live album Stages was released in 2000 followed in 2001 by their highly acclaimed studio album Quest produced by Kwame Yeboah (e2K, Miss Dynamite, Craig David). In 2005 they released their stripped down album Here and Now and in 2007 recorded their second live album on tour in Germany. Thoughout their career they have toured solidly as a duo in the UK, Europe, Africa, North America and Australia where they have achieved great success and are held in the highest esteem, filling concert halls and headlining festival stages. They've also worked on several musical projects for the BBC including Tales of the Towpath, a radio documentary about the building of the Manchester Ship Canal and The 2006 Radio Ballads. Chris While & Julie Matthews are both individual writers of some note but it's when they combine their writing talents that the unique nature of their partnership flourishes. They are world renowned for their affinity on stage and for the energy and enthusiasm of their live perfomances.
Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £7.00
Winners in the Best Duo category at the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and nine times nominated since 2001 in the Best Duo, Best Song & Best Live Act categories. While and Matthews met in the Albion band in 1993 when Julie left the band and Chris joined. A year later Julie rejoined the band and she and Chris formed a part-time duo, touring in Canada as The Women Of Albion. After leaving the band in 1997 they began their full time duo career, releasing their debut album Piecework that year followed by Higher Potential in 1999. The much requested double live album Stages was released in 2000 followed in 2001 by their highly acclaimed studio album Quest produced by Kwame Yeboah (e2K, Miss Dynamite, Craig David). In 2005 they released their stripped down album Here and Now and in 2007 recorded their second live album on tour in Germany. Thoughout their career they have toured solidly as a duo in the UK, Europe, Africa, North America and Australia where they have achieved great success and are held in the highest esteem, filling concert halls and headlining festival stages. They've also worked on several musical projects for the BBC including Tales of the Towpath, a radio documentary about the building of the Manchester Ship Canal and The 2006 Radio Ballads. Chris While & Julie Matthews are both individual writers of some note but it's when they combine their writing talents that the unique nature of their partnership flourishes. They are world renowned for their affinity on stage and for the energy and enthusiasm of their live perfomances.
Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £7.00
Myshkin's Ruby Warblers
Students £7 on door only (proof required) Myshkin writes with a dark and subtle wit, raw honesty, and a painter's eye. Her compositions bear the mark of an artist who finds inspiration all over the map and incorporates far-flung musical ideas with a passionate ease: Folk Noir, Gypsy Swing, Tango Tronic, Other. Her guitar work is pungent and precise, her voice thick and sweet as cream, the interplay of elements hypnotic. The recipient of numerous awards in her old home town of New Orleans, Myshkin now lives in the mountains of Oregon, where she has founded an artists' community, hand built an earth-walled studio, and completed production on her 7th album, the lush and heady 'That Diamond Lust'. The New Orleans Times Picayune calls 'That Diamond Lust': "Bewitching, intoxicating, a meticulously crafted soundscape that showcases the singer's sumptuous alto to dramatic e!ect." 'Darkly joyous, endlessly restless, and spellbinding. Gypsy, Celtic, cabaret and punk influences. A masterfully mercurial, seductive voice.' - SING OUT "Sad, smart and weird...with a restless, caterwauling freedom." VILLAGE VOICE 'Fierecly talented, elegantly skewed.' - TIME OUT "Dusky, haunting gems for all its risk-taking, while Myshkin is all over the place in terms of influences, her work never fails to sound totally organic." - THE ALL MUSIC GUIDE 'A giant among songwriters.' - CITY LIFE www.myshkinsrubywarblers.com
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Students £7 on door only (proof required) Myshkin writes with a dark and subtle wit, raw honesty, and a painter's eye. Her compositions bear the mark of an artist who finds inspiration all over the map and incorporates far-flung musical ideas with a passionate ease: Folk Noir, Gypsy Swing, Tango Tronic, Other. Her guitar work is pungent and precise, her voice thick and sweet as cream, the interplay of elements hypnotic. The recipient of numerous awards in her old home town of New Orleans, Myshkin now lives in the mountains of Oregon, where she has founded an artists' community, hand built an earth-walled studio, and completed production on her 7th album, the lush and heady 'That Diamond Lust'. The New Orleans Times Picayune calls 'That Diamond Lust': "Bewitching, intoxicating, a meticulously crafted soundscape that showcases the singer's sumptuous alto to dramatic e!ect." 'Darkly joyous, endlessly restless, and spellbinding. Gypsy, Celtic, cabaret and punk influences. A masterfully mercurial, seductive voice.' - SING OUT "Sad, smart and weird...with a restless, caterwauling freedom." VILLAGE VOICE 'Fierecly talented, elegantly skewed.' - TIME OUT "Dusky, haunting gems for all its risk-taking, while Myshkin is all over the place in terms of influences, her work never fails to sound totally organic." - THE ALL MUSIC GUIDE 'A giant among songwriters.' - CITY LIFE www.myshkinsrubywarblers.com
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Megson
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors: 7.00pm Start: 7.30pm Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and winners of three Spiral Earth Awards the husband and wife duo of Stu Hanna and Debbie Hanna hail from Teesside and draw heavily on this heritage to create their unique brand of folk music. Their infectious sound is a mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars and mandolas. As FROOTS Magazine puts it 'if you don't like the music here then you have a problem' Since the duo's genesis in 2004 the couple have played up and down the country at numerous folk clubs and festivals picking up a strong fanbase along the way and selling out their extensive tour dates. Their growing talent was recognised not only with 3 nominations for BEST DUO in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2009 & 2010 & 2011 but also with burgeoning interest from the major broadsheets. Their latest album 'THE LONGSHOT' has had rave reviews from the national press with 4 star reviews from MOJO, THE FINANCIAL TIMES, UNCUT, THE SUNDAY EXPRESS and THE GUARDIAN. 'Megson have steadily established themselves as two of the freshest, most original performers in the latest folk revival' 'This album places them in the major league' Robin Denslow The Guardian Tickets: £13.00 More Info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNx7tV8W86I
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £13.00
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors: 7.00pm Start: 7.30pm Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and winners of three Spiral Earth Awards the husband and wife duo of Stu Hanna and Debbie Hanna hail from Teesside and draw heavily on this heritage to create their unique brand of folk music. Their infectious sound is a mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars and mandolas. As FROOTS Magazine puts it 'if you don't like the music here then you have a problem' Since the duo's genesis in 2004 the couple have played up and down the country at numerous folk clubs and festivals picking up a strong fanbase along the way and selling out their extensive tour dates. Their growing talent was recognised not only with 3 nominations for BEST DUO in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2009 & 2010 & 2011 but also with burgeoning interest from the major broadsheets. Their latest album 'THE LONGSHOT' has had rave reviews from the national press with 4 star reviews from MOJO, THE FINANCIAL TIMES, UNCUT, THE SUNDAY EXPRESS and THE GUARDIAN. 'Megson have steadily established themselves as two of the freshest, most original performers in the latest folk revival' 'This album places them in the major league' Robin Denslow The Guardian Tickets: £13.00 More Info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNx7tV8W86I
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £13.00
My Darling Clementine
My Darling Clementine, Britain's most talked about country couple and the new darlings of Radio 2 , with their country pop single '100,000 Words', is the combined talents of real life husband and wife team Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish. Their universally critically acclaimed debut album, 'How Do You Plead?' has been hailed as 'the best British Country Record ever' and had fans and critics alike reaching for the superlatives. King, a mainstay of the singer-songwriter & Americana scene for the past 20 years, has released 15 albums - solo, and with his alt.country pioneering band The Good Sons. He has collaborated with the likes of Chris Hillman, Ron Sexsmith, Jakie Leven and the great Townes Van Zandt, and is widely acknowledged as one of our finest songwriters. Lou Dalgleish is the honey-voiced former dancer and actress turned singer songwriter who has released 4 stunning solo albums, including the much heralded Live at Ronnie Scotts. and has worked with the likes of Elvis Costello, The Brodsky Quartet amongst many others. Together they have crafted an album of pure, honest, country duets, that evoke and honour the great duos of the past... the likes of Johnny Cash & June Carter, Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner, and of course, George Jones & Tammy Wynette. Thirteen brand new songs, many sounding like long lost classics from a by-gone Nashville era. Songs of love and loss, betrayal and separation, bitterness and acrimony, but not without a hint of irony! Featuring the likes of the great Martin Belmont (Graham Parker & The Rumour, Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, Ducks Deluxe) on guitar; Jim Russell (Scotty Moore, James Burton, Bob Geldof)on drums; Kevin Foster (Jackie Leven, Doll By Doll, DUck Deluxe) on bass; and Alan Cook (The Charlatans, Chris Hillman) on pedal steel, this is one of the all time great British band line-ups. 'Simply wonderful' - UnCut ****4/5 'This is a great album' - The Guardian 'it was theatre, it was country music, it was rock 'n' roll. King and Dalgleish have re-invented the country duet - the mingling of these 2 voices is heavenly' - Maverick
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £12.00
My Darling Clementine, Britain's most talked about country couple and the new darlings of Radio 2 , with their country pop single '100,000 Words', is the combined talents of real life husband and wife team Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish. Their universally critically acclaimed debut album, 'How Do You Plead?' has been hailed as 'the best British Country Record ever' and had fans and critics alike reaching for the superlatives. King, a mainstay of the singer-songwriter & Americana scene for the past 20 years, has released 15 albums - solo, and with his alt.country pioneering band The Good Sons. He has collaborated with the likes of Chris Hillman, Ron Sexsmith, Jakie Leven and the great Townes Van Zandt, and is widely acknowledged as one of our finest songwriters. Lou Dalgleish is the honey-voiced former dancer and actress turned singer songwriter who has released 4 stunning solo albums, including the much heralded Live at Ronnie Scotts. and has worked with the likes of Elvis Costello, The Brodsky Quartet amongst many others. Together they have crafted an album of pure, honest, country duets, that evoke and honour the great duos of the past... the likes of Johnny Cash & June Carter, Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner, and of course, George Jones & Tammy Wynette. Thirteen brand new songs, many sounding like long lost classics from a by-gone Nashville era. Songs of love and loss, betrayal and separation, bitterness and acrimony, but not without a hint of irony! Featuring the likes of the great Martin Belmont (Graham Parker & The Rumour, Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, Ducks Deluxe) on guitar; Jim Russell (Scotty Moore, James Burton, Bob Geldof)on drums; Kevin Foster (Jackie Leven, Doll By Doll, DUck Deluxe) on bass; and Alan Cook (The Charlatans, Chris Hillman) on pedal steel, this is one of the all time great British band line-ups. 'Simply wonderful' - UnCut ****4/5 'This is a great album' - The Guardian 'it was theatre, it was country music, it was rock 'n' roll. King and Dalgleish have re-invented the country duet - the mingling of these 2 voices is heavenly' - Maverick
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £12.00
My Darling Clementine
My Darling Clementine, Britain's most talked about country couple and the new darlings of Radio 2 , with their country pop single '100,000 Words', is the combined talents of real life husband and wife team Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish. Their universally critically acclaimed debut album, 'How Do You Plead?' has been hailed as 'the best British Country Record ever' and had fans and critics alike reaching for the superlatives. King, a mainstay of the singer-songwriter & Americana scene for the past 20 years, has released 15 albums - solo, and with his alt.country pioneering band The Good Sons. He has collaborated with the likes of Chris Hillman, Ron Sexsmith, Jakie Leven and the great Townes Van Zandt, and is widely acknowledged as one of our finest songwriters. Lou Dalgleish is the honey-voiced former dancer and actress turned singer songwriter who has released 4 stunning solo albums, including the much heralded Live at Ronnie Scotts. and has worked with the likes of Elvis Costello, The Brodsky Quartet amongst many others. Together they have crafted an album of pure, honest, country duets, that evoke and honour the great duos of the past... the likes of Johnny Cash & June Carter, Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner, and of course, George Jones & Tammy Wynette. Thirteen brand new songs, many sounding like long lost classics from a by-gone Nashville era. Songs of love and loss, betrayal and separation, bitterness and acrimony, but not without a hint of irony! Featuring the likes of the great Martin Belmont (Graham Parker & The Rumour, Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, Ducks Deluxe) on guitar; Jim Russell (Scotty Moore, James Burton, Bob Geldof)on drums; Kevin Foster (Jackie Leven, Doll By Doll, DUck Deluxe) on bass; and Alan Cook (The Charlatans, Chris Hillman) on pedal steel, this is one of the all time great British band line-ups. 'Simply wonderful' - UnCut ****4/5 'This is a great album' - The Guardian 'it was theatre, it was country music, it was rock 'n' roll. King and Dalgleish have re-invented the country duet - the mingling of these 2 voices is heavenly' - Maverick
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £10.00
My Darling Clementine, Britain's most talked about country couple and the new darlings of Radio 2 , with their country pop single '100,000 Words', is the combined talents of real life husband and wife team Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish. Their universally critically acclaimed debut album, 'How Do You Plead?' has been hailed as 'the best British Country Record ever' and had fans and critics alike reaching for the superlatives. King, a mainstay of the singer-songwriter & Americana scene for the past 20 years, has released 15 albums - solo, and with his alt.country pioneering band The Good Sons. He has collaborated with the likes of Chris Hillman, Ron Sexsmith, Jakie Leven and the great Townes Van Zandt, and is widely acknowledged as one of our finest songwriters. Lou Dalgleish is the honey-voiced former dancer and actress turned singer songwriter who has released 4 stunning solo albums, including the much heralded Live at Ronnie Scotts. and has worked with the likes of Elvis Costello, The Brodsky Quartet amongst many others. Together they have crafted an album of pure, honest, country duets, that evoke and honour the great duos of the past... the likes of Johnny Cash & June Carter, Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner, and of course, George Jones & Tammy Wynette. Thirteen brand new songs, many sounding like long lost classics from a by-gone Nashville era. Songs of love and loss, betrayal and separation, bitterness and acrimony, but not without a hint of irony! Featuring the likes of the great Martin Belmont (Graham Parker & The Rumour, Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, Ducks Deluxe) on guitar; Jim Russell (Scotty Moore, James Burton, Bob Geldof)on drums; Kevin Foster (Jackie Leven, Doll By Doll, DUck Deluxe) on bass; and Alan Cook (The Charlatans, Chris Hillman) on pedal steel, this is one of the all time great British band line-ups. 'Simply wonderful' - UnCut ****4/5 'This is a great album' - The Guardian 'it was theatre, it was country music, it was rock 'n' roll. King and Dalgleish have re-invented the country duet - the mingling of these 2 voices is heavenly' - Maverick
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £10.00
African Gospel Singing Workshop
Our informal and friendly workshop offers the chance to: Sing together with others Truly express yourself Learn African, World and Gospel songs in a fun and easy way Gain the confidence to sing out loud Feel the amazing joy that singing brings! So find your voice and let your soul soar!!!! Our guest workshop leader Tim Jennings has studied at the Guildhall school of music and drama in rock, folk world and classical music and leads several choirs including the Watford Palace theatre community choir.
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Time: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Venue: Aston St Mary's School
Price: £30.00
Our informal and friendly workshop offers the chance to: Sing together with others Truly express yourself Learn African, World and Gospel songs in a fun and easy way Gain the confidence to sing out loud Feel the amazing joy that singing brings! So find your voice and let your soul soar!!!! Our guest workshop leader Tim Jennings has studied at the Guildhall school of music and drama in rock, folk world and classical music and leads several choirs including the Watford Palace theatre community choir.
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Time: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Venue: Aston St Mary's School
Price: £30.00
African Gospel Singing Workshop
Our informal and friendly workshop offers the chance to: Sing together with others Truly express yourself Learn African, World and Gospel songs in a fun and easy way Gain the confidence to sing out loud Feel the amazing joy that singing brings! So find your voice and let your soul soar!!!! Our guest workshop leader Tim Jennings has studied at the Guildhall school of music and drama in rock, folk world and classical music and leads several choirs including the Watford Palace theatre community choir.
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Time: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Venue: Aston St Mary's School
Price: £25.00
Our informal and friendly workshop offers the chance to: Sing together with others Truly express yourself Learn African, World and Gospel songs in a fun and easy way Gain the confidence to sing out loud Feel the amazing joy that singing brings! So find your voice and let your soul soar!!!! Our guest workshop leader Tim Jennings has studied at the Guildhall school of music and drama in rock, folk world and classical music and leads several choirs including the Watford Palace theatre community choir.
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Time: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Venue: Aston St Mary's School
Price: £25.00
Steve Roux & The Brass Knuckle Blues Band
Students £7 on door only (proof required) Back in 1993 blues guitarist and vocalist Steve Roux signed a solo recording contract with EMI/Virgins'Pointblank Blues Label by John Wooler. Other blues artists on the prestigious label included: Albert Collins, Johnny Winter, Pop Staples, John Lee Hooker, John Hammond, and Walter 'Wolfman' Washington. Steve recorded his all original album entitled 'Steve Roux' in Memphis USA at the legendary Kiva Recording Studios. The album was released in 1994 and received critical acclaim across Europe. Gigs and radio sessions followed - a highlight being the Cologne Music Festival in Germany, where Steve was invited onstage by Albert Collins to join him for his encore along with Robben Ford. The trio played an extended version of Alberts instrumental 'Frosty' to an ecstatic crowd. The event was also broadcast live on national radio. Steve's album is still receiving radio airplay in Australia, South Africa, Germany, Spain, France and the Netherlands. The White Knuckle Blues Band In 1997, Steve, along with Bernie Fox (drums) and Rob Vick (bass guitar) formed The White Knuckles Blues Band. This powerhouse band quickly built up a critically acclaimed reputation for playing tough uncompromising blues. The band have since supported and worked with Sherman Robertson, Wilko Johnson, Bad Influence, Ainsley Lister, Memo Gonzalez, Steve Harvey, The Yardbirds, and The Hamsters. The White Knuckle Blues Band have recorded two albums 'Raw Knuckles' and 'Can't Change the Time'. In 2003, during the recording of the second album 'Can't Change the Time' the band contacted Procul Harum's Hammond organ player Josh Philips. Josh had played in Steve's live band from the early 90's and he contributed his distinctive sound to a number of the tracks on the CD. Over the following years Josh played on numerous gigs with The White Knuckle Blues Band and this inspired a master plan to put together an augmented line up of the band. The Brass Knuckle Blues Band During 2007 Rob and Steve were involved in the formation of another band 'The Sensational Jonny Deps' which included a marvellous horn section comprising of session player Steve Grainger on alto sax, Jon Gooding on tenor sax, and Tom Edwards on trumpet. It soon became clear that this horn section could expand the horizons of the band - and from this The Brass Knuckle Blues Band was formed. The Brass Knuckle Blues Band changed the mood with a polished and accomplished set. Albert Kings 'You're Gonna Need Me' worked well with the rousing horn section. (Blues Matters - Blues on the Farm) Steve Roux with a pleasantly gruff voice and a blistering fret technique which betrayed the influence of 1960s vintage Eric Clapton. (The Times) Most were lifers in the twelve-bar prison but Steve Roux broke out with some much needed delicacy on 'Can't Change The Time'. (Daily Telegraph) There can be few bands around with such pedigree... tight as a cylinder-head bolt on Thrust II. (The Venue Magazine) The White Knuckle Blues Band were impressive. This was a competent, no frills line up comprising guitar, bass, drums and harmonica.all well played. It sounded tight and well rehearsed. The vocals and percussion were exceptionally good. (The Folk & Blues Festival - Review by Bob Long.) http://www.bkblues.com/
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Students £7 on door only (proof required) Back in 1993 blues guitarist and vocalist Steve Roux signed a solo recording contract with EMI/Virgins'Pointblank Blues Label by John Wooler. Other blues artists on the prestigious label included: Albert Collins, Johnny Winter, Pop Staples, John Lee Hooker, John Hammond, and Walter 'Wolfman' Washington. Steve recorded his all original album entitled 'Steve Roux' in Memphis USA at the legendary Kiva Recording Studios. The album was released in 1994 and received critical acclaim across Europe. Gigs and radio sessions followed - a highlight being the Cologne Music Festival in Germany, where Steve was invited onstage by Albert Collins to join him for his encore along with Robben Ford. The trio played an extended version of Alberts instrumental 'Frosty' to an ecstatic crowd. The event was also broadcast live on national radio. Steve's album is still receiving radio airplay in Australia, South Africa, Germany, Spain, France and the Netherlands. The White Knuckle Blues Band In 1997, Steve, along with Bernie Fox (drums) and Rob Vick (bass guitar) formed The White Knuckles Blues Band. This powerhouse band quickly built up a critically acclaimed reputation for playing tough uncompromising blues. The band have since supported and worked with Sherman Robertson, Wilko Johnson, Bad Influence, Ainsley Lister, Memo Gonzalez, Steve Harvey, The Yardbirds, and The Hamsters. The White Knuckle Blues Band have recorded two albums 'Raw Knuckles' and 'Can't Change the Time'. In 2003, during the recording of the second album 'Can't Change the Time' the band contacted Procul Harum's Hammond organ player Josh Philips. Josh had played in Steve's live band from the early 90's and he contributed his distinctive sound to a number of the tracks on the CD. Over the following years Josh played on numerous gigs with The White Knuckle Blues Band and this inspired a master plan to put together an augmented line up of the band. The Brass Knuckle Blues Band During 2007 Rob and Steve were involved in the formation of another band 'The Sensational Jonny Deps' which included a marvellous horn section comprising of session player Steve Grainger on alto sax, Jon Gooding on tenor sax, and Tom Edwards on trumpet. It soon became clear that this horn section could expand the horizons of the band - and from this The Brass Knuckle Blues Band was formed. The Brass Knuckle Blues Band changed the mood with a polished and accomplished set. Albert Kings 'You're Gonna Need Me' worked well with the rousing horn section. (Blues Matters - Blues on the Farm) Steve Roux with a pleasantly gruff voice and a blistering fret technique which betrayed the influence of 1960s vintage Eric Clapton. (The Times) Most were lifers in the twelve-bar prison but Steve Roux broke out with some much needed delicacy on 'Can't Change The Time'. (Daily Telegraph) There can be few bands around with such pedigree... tight as a cylinder-head bolt on Thrust II. (The Venue Magazine) The White Knuckle Blues Band were impressive. This was a competent, no frills line up comprising guitar, bass, drums and harmonica.all well played. It sounded tight and well rehearsed. The vocals and percussion were exceptionally good. (The Folk & Blues Festival - Review by Bob Long.) http://www.bkblues.com/
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Lucy Ward
Having supported many of the top folk artists including Seth Lakeman, Chris Wood, Tams & Coope, Phil Beer, Dave Swarbrick, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan and The Oysterband. Lucy has gone on to become a headline act in her own right at festivals and clubs all over the country. Lucy crowned a highly successful 2011 festival season with a stand-out performance and a standing ovations to a capacity audience at Shrewsbury Folk Festival. Having signed to Navigator Records in 2010, her debut album "Adelphi Has To Fly" was released in June 2011. It attracted very positive reviews from Mike Harding (BBCRadio 2), Verity Sharpe (BBC Radio 3) as well as publications such as The Guardian, Uncut, and Froots Mag. Lucy is a 21 year old acoustic artist from Derby. She plays guitar and concertina but considers her voice to be her first instrument.. Her sets are an eclectic mix of traditional and modern folk interpretations, interspersed with her own songs. There is a natural and easy sound to her music that is brought to life by expressive performance, breath-taking delivery and Lucy's own brand of banter and crowd participation. Lucy has the ability to still an audience with the strength and purity of her voice, which she uses to great effect on the unaccompanied songs that sprinkle her set. Bo Weavil (5 piece folk/old time blues) are a top draw musical unit, the playing is superb, they've got a real swing vibe going that imbues the sound with a real sense of life. The "Roots EP" is four tracks of foot tapping goodness, kicking off with a medley of three traditional tunes that really do set the stage for the rest of the recording. - Neil King, Fatea reviews
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Time: 7:30pm, music starts 8:00pm
Venue: Glossop The Globe Inn
Price: £7.00
Having supported many of the top folk artists including Seth Lakeman, Chris Wood, Tams & Coope, Phil Beer, Dave Swarbrick, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan and The Oysterband. Lucy has gone on to become a headline act in her own right at festivals and clubs all over the country. Lucy crowned a highly successful 2011 festival season with a stand-out performance and a standing ovations to a capacity audience at Shrewsbury Folk Festival. Having signed to Navigator Records in 2010, her debut album "Adelphi Has To Fly" was released in June 2011. It attracted very positive reviews from Mike Harding (BBCRadio 2), Verity Sharpe (BBC Radio 3) as well as publications such as The Guardian, Uncut, and Froots Mag. Lucy is a 21 year old acoustic artist from Derby. She plays guitar and concertina but considers her voice to be her first instrument.. Her sets are an eclectic mix of traditional and modern folk interpretations, interspersed with her own songs. There is a natural and easy sound to her music that is brought to life by expressive performance, breath-taking delivery and Lucy's own brand of banter and crowd participation. Lucy has the ability to still an audience with the strength and purity of her voice, which she uses to great effect on the unaccompanied songs that sprinkle her set. Bo Weavil (5 piece folk/old time blues) are a top draw musical unit, the playing is superb, they've got a real swing vibe going that imbues the sound with a real sense of life. The "Roots EP" is four tracks of foot tapping goodness, kicking off with a medley of three traditional tunes that really do set the stage for the rest of the recording. - Neil King, Fatea reviews
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Time: 7:30pm, music starts 8:00pm
Venue: Glossop The Globe Inn
Price: £7.00
Boo Hewerdine
Boo's career began in the mid-eighties when he formed the group The Bible - two of their finest songs, Graceland and Honey Be Good, came tantalisingly close to becoming huge hits. (A third, Glorybound, is one of the recordings about which Nick Hornby rhapsodises in his book 31 Songs.) Boo now has 7 albums to his name the most recent being God Bless The Pretty Things. Boo is an accomplished songwriter and has written songs for Eddi Reader, Natalie Imbruglia, Clive Gregson and Christine Collister amongst many others. www.boohewerdine.net for more artist information and sample music. Cabaret style seating. Bring your own drinks. Charity no: 222932
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Time: Doors open 7:30pm for 8:00pm start
Venue: Water Yeat Village Hall
Price: £10.00
Boo's career began in the mid-eighties when he formed the group The Bible - two of their finest songs, Graceland and Honey Be Good, came tantalisingly close to becoming huge hits. (A third, Glorybound, is one of the recordings about which Nick Hornby rhapsodises in his book 31 Songs.) Boo now has 7 albums to his name the most recent being God Bless The Pretty Things. Boo is an accomplished songwriter and has written songs for Eddi Reader, Natalie Imbruglia, Clive Gregson and Christine Collister amongst many others. www.boohewerdine.net for more artist information and sample music. Cabaret style seating. Bring your own drinks. Charity no: 222932
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Time: Doors open 7:30pm for 8:00pm start
Venue: Water Yeat Village Hall
Price: £10.00
Rag Mama Rag
Return by popular demand of one of Europe's finest country blues acts. UK Tour
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Ltd
Price: £10.00
Return by popular demand of one of Europe's finest country blues acts. UK Tour
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Ltd
Price: £10.00
Rag Mama Rag
RAG MAMA RAG create an exceptionally full and hard driving rhythmic sound which soon has audiences feet tapping. Their repertoire is 20s and 30s Blues based, but extremely varied, encompassing Mississippi Blues, East Coast Ragtime sounds, early White Country tunes, Original Compositions, and many other regional styles of the 20s and 30s period.
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2012
Time: Doors 7:30pm On Stage 8:00pm
Venue: Towersey The Three Horseshoes
Price: £8.00
RAG MAMA RAG create an exceptionally full and hard driving rhythmic sound which soon has audiences feet tapping. Their repertoire is 20s and 30s Blues based, but extremely varied, encompassing Mississippi Blues, East Coast Ragtime sounds, early White Country tunes, Original Compositions, and many other regional styles of the 20s and 30s period.
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2012
Time: Doors 7:30pm On Stage 8:00pm
Venue: Towersey The Three Horseshoes
Price: £8.00
Sam Baker
With the 'Pretty World' trilogy of albums establishing a solid reputation, the Texan Sam Baker returns in trio format with a bunch of new songs cooking away. Support for the evening are The Mastersons who have opened over 100 recent shows for Steve Earle as well as featuring in his act.
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Chorley St Bede's Club
Price: £13.00
With the 'Pretty World' trilogy of albums establishing a solid reputation, the Texan Sam Baker returns in trio format with a bunch of new songs cooking away. Support for the evening are The Mastersons who have opened over 100 recent shows for Steve Earle as well as featuring in his act.
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Chorley St Bede's Club
Price: £13.00
Isla St Claire
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £10.00
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £10.00
Isla St Claire
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £7.00
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £7.00
Bright Phoebus Presents Roy Bailey's Birthday Bash
Roy Bailey, the legendary Elder Statesman of the Bright Phoebus Collective, is celebrating his birthday at our favourite, Sheffield venue, The Greystones. Who knows who might turn up to join in the fun, but we all know that Roy's mix of poignant songs, unrivalled stage craft and hilarious asides, will be a real treat. Called "the finest socialist singer of his generation" and "the UK's Pete Seeger", Roy counts amongst his fans the likes of Billy Bragg and Tony Benn, with whom he presents the hit show, "The Writing On The Wall". Roy is our absolute favourite and a hugely popular regular guest at all our Bright Phoebus nights. Tonight he takes to the stage for his own show - don't miss it, it'll be a corker and a highlight of 2012, as it was in 2011! Doors 7.30pm Concert Starts 8pm Tickets £12.00 adv £14 on the door.
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £12.00
Roy Bailey, the legendary Elder Statesman of the Bright Phoebus Collective, is celebrating his birthday at our favourite, Sheffield venue, The Greystones. Who knows who might turn up to join in the fun, but we all know that Roy's mix of poignant songs, unrivalled stage craft and hilarious asides, will be a real treat. Called "the finest socialist singer of his generation" and "the UK's Pete Seeger", Roy counts amongst his fans the likes of Billy Bragg and Tony Benn, with whom he presents the hit show, "The Writing On The Wall". Roy is our absolute favourite and a hugely popular regular guest at all our Bright Phoebus nights. Tonight he takes to the stage for his own show - don't miss it, it'll be a corker and a highlight of 2012, as it was in 2011! Doors 7.30pm Concert Starts 8pm Tickets £12.00 adv £14 on the door.
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £12.00
Eliza Carthy Band
Doors open Yorkshire-born Eliza Carthy grew up immersed in the world of traditional English music. Twice-nominated for a prestigious Nationwide Mercury Prize, Eliza is also the winner of more than five BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. In 2003 she became the first traditional English musician to be nominated a BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music. In addition, Eliza has presented her own four part series on the history of English Folk on BBC Radio 2, was recently the subject of an hour long ITV documentary ('Heaven & Earth') & was featured prominently in the acclaimed BBC Four Folk Britannia season. She's featured on Billy Bragg's Grammy-winning albums with Wilco, 'Mermaid Avenue' 1&2. In 2006, she appeared on 'Rogues Gallery', an album created by Hal Wilner and Johnny Depp, also featuring Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, the Wainwright/McGarrigle family & Richard Thompson. During a 19-year career she has become one of the most dazzling and recognised folk musicians of a generation and we're delighted to have her back at one of her old haunts again! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £18.00
Doors open Yorkshire-born Eliza Carthy grew up immersed in the world of traditional English music. Twice-nominated for a prestigious Nationwide Mercury Prize, Eliza is also the winner of more than five BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. In 2003 she became the first traditional English musician to be nominated a BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music. In addition, Eliza has presented her own four part series on the history of English Folk on BBC Radio 2, was recently the subject of an hour long ITV documentary ('Heaven & Earth') & was featured prominently in the acclaimed BBC Four Folk Britannia season. She's featured on Billy Bragg's Grammy-winning albums with Wilco, 'Mermaid Avenue' 1&2. In 2006, she appeared on 'Rogues Gallery', an album created by Hal Wilner and Johnny Depp, also featuring Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, the Wainwright/McGarrigle family & Richard Thompson. During a 19-year career she has become one of the most dazzling and recognised folk musicians of a generation and we're delighted to have her back at one of her old haunts again! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £18.00
Eliza Carthy Band
Doors open Yorkshire-born Eliza Carthy grew up immersed in the world of traditional English music. Twice-nominated for a prestigious Nationwide Mercury Prize, Eliza is also the winner of more than five BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. In 2003 she became the first traditional English musician to be nominated a BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music. In addition, Eliza has presented her own four part series on the history of English Folk on BBC Radio 2, was recently the subject of an hour long ITV documentary ('Heaven & Earth') & was featured prominently in the acclaimed BBC Four Folk Britannia season. She's featured on Billy Bragg's Grammy-winning albums with Wilco, 'Mermaid Avenue' 1&2. In 2006, she appeared on 'Rogues Gallery', an album created by Hal Wilner and Johnny Depp, also featuring Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, the Wainwright/McGarrigle family & Richard Thompson. During a 19-year career she has become one of the most dazzling and recognised folk musicians of a generation and we're delighted to have her back at one of her old haunts again! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £15.00
Doors open Yorkshire-born Eliza Carthy grew up immersed in the world of traditional English music. Twice-nominated for a prestigious Nationwide Mercury Prize, Eliza is also the winner of more than five BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. In 2003 she became the first traditional English musician to be nominated a BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music. In addition, Eliza has presented her own four part series on the history of English Folk on BBC Radio 2, was recently the subject of an hour long ITV documentary ('Heaven & Earth') & was featured prominently in the acclaimed BBC Four Folk Britannia season. She's featured on Billy Bragg's Grammy-winning albums with Wilco, 'Mermaid Avenue' 1&2. In 2006, she appeared on 'Rogues Gallery', an album created by Hal Wilner and Johnny Depp, also featuring Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, the Wainwright/McGarrigle family & Richard Thompson. During a 19-year career she has become one of the most dazzling and recognised folk musicians of a generation and we're delighted to have her back at one of her old haunts again! CONCESSIONS APPLY TO TRADES CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Hebden Bridge The Trades Club
Price: £15.00
Manière Des Bohémiens
Students £8 on door only (proof required) Manière des Bohémiens play improvised Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli influenced Gypsy Jazz and Eastern European swing. They are the most debauched, ecstatic and downright amazing live band you will have seen for a long while. Gypsy jazz played with the jaunty abandon of a misspent youth, an abusive PE teacher and a broken heart and arranged for 6 young virtuoso musicians who travel around playing the violin, guitar, double bass and accordion whilst dipping in and out of Parisian alleyways and absorbing pieces of the colourful lives they meet along the way. The word of mouth galvanising this band has been phenomenal and since their first big gig in October 2009 their following has grown resulting in packed out gigs left right and centre. They get people on their feet and have been attracting many 'Lindy Hop' dancers who turn up, do their thing and get the dance floor moving! They've been played on 6 music several times and have been included on Tom Robinson's 'best of Introducing' podcast. Manière des Bohémiens continue to play regularly, gaining new followers as they go and introducing improvised gypsy-jazz to a new, younger generation. They released their debut album "When the road bends" on the 6th June 2011 and will be looking to record their second album in 2012.
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Students £8 on door only (proof required) Manière des Bohémiens play improvised Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli influenced Gypsy Jazz and Eastern European swing. They are the most debauched, ecstatic and downright amazing live band you will have seen for a long while. Gypsy jazz played with the jaunty abandon of a misspent youth, an abusive PE teacher and a broken heart and arranged for 6 young virtuoso musicians who travel around playing the violin, guitar, double bass and accordion whilst dipping in and out of Parisian alleyways and absorbing pieces of the colourful lives they meet along the way. The word of mouth galvanising this band has been phenomenal and since their first big gig in October 2009 their following has grown resulting in packed out gigs left right and centre. They get people on their feet and have been attracting many 'Lindy Hop' dancers who turn up, do their thing and get the dance floor moving! They've been played on 6 music several times and have been included on Tom Robinson's 'best of Introducing' podcast. Manière des Bohémiens continue to play regularly, gaining new followers as they go and introducing improvised gypsy-jazz to a new, younger generation. They released their debut album "When the road bends" on the 6th June 2011 and will be looking to record their second album in 2012.
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Kathryn Tickell - Northumbrian Voices
Northumbrian Voices is based on interviews and recordings Kathryn has done over the years with family members and old shepherd musicians from whom she learnt tunes and songs, including mouth organ player Will Atkinson and fiddler Willie Taylor. Three generations of musicians perform in this reflection of immensely strong communities, their music and collective stories. It's not just a nostalgic look back to the past though. Many of the people whose words we are using are still alive and very much of the modern age: my neighbour, my cousin both Northumbrian farmers. I always wish that audiences could meet some of the people I learnt from they were such characters and this show feels as if we are letting those people speak. Kathryn Tickell.
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Sheffield Central Library Theatre
Price: £12.00
Northumbrian Voices is based on interviews and recordings Kathryn has done over the years with family members and old shepherd musicians from whom she learnt tunes and songs, including mouth organ player Will Atkinson and fiddler Willie Taylor. Three generations of musicians perform in this reflection of immensely strong communities, their music and collective stories. It's not just a nostalgic look back to the past though. Many of the people whose words we are using are still alive and very much of the modern age: my neighbour, my cousin both Northumbrian farmers. I always wish that audiences could meet some of the people I learnt from they were such characters and this show feels as if we are letting those people speak. Kathryn Tickell.
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Sheffield Central Library Theatre
Price: £12.00
Kathryn Tickell - Northumbrian Voices
Northumbrian Voices is based on interviews and recordings Kathryn has done over the years with family members and old shepherd musicians from whom she learnt tunes and songs, including mouth organ player Will Atkinson and fiddler Willie Taylor. Three generations of musicians perform in this reflection of immensely strong communities, their music and collective stories. It's not just a nostalgic look back to the past though. Many of the people whose words we are using are still alive and very much of the modern age: my neighbour, my cousin both Northumbrian farmers. I always wish that audiences could meet some of the people I learnt from they were such characters and this show feels as if we are letting those people speak. Kathryn Tickell.
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Sheffield Central Library Theatre
Price: £10.00
Northumbrian Voices is based on interviews and recordings Kathryn has done over the years with family members and old shepherd musicians from whom she learnt tunes and songs, including mouth organ player Will Atkinson and fiddler Willie Taylor. Three generations of musicians perform in this reflection of immensely strong communities, their music and collective stories. It's not just a nostalgic look back to the past though. Many of the people whose words we are using are still alive and very much of the modern age: my neighbour, my cousin both Northumbrian farmers. I always wish that audiences could meet some of the people I learnt from they were such characters and this show feels as if we are letting those people speak. Kathryn Tickell.
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Sheffield Central Library Theatre
Price: £10.00
Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors 7.00pm Star 7.30pm Fay was raised in the singing community of the West Yorkshire Pennines. A childhood as much influenced by the bare essentials of the landscape surrounding her home of Oakworth as it was by the lively, warm music scene around the Famous Bacca Pipes Folk Club in Keighley. Traditional music and song has been a constant part of Fay's life. Fay Hield's earthy approach to singing and her haunting and powerful delivery uniquely appeals to both older and younger audiences. It wasn't long before Topic Records, Europe's oldest and most respected Independent Record Label, approached her with a view to signing her as their first new artist in 20 years. Her new, as yet untitled CD, is due to be released in May 2012 and she has an impressive new band line up, with Jon Boden and Andy Cutting joining Sam and Rob as Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party, a band that will no doubt do for English folk music what Crooked Still did for American Bluegrass Fay's debut solo CD - Looking Glass, was released in September 2010 on Topic Records, to a fanfare of music media praise. 'Unadorned and quite exquisiteHield is a rare talent' Uncut Tickets £15.00 Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW_Ga8Py-Vw
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £15.00
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors 7.00pm Star 7.30pm Fay was raised in the singing community of the West Yorkshire Pennines. A childhood as much influenced by the bare essentials of the landscape surrounding her home of Oakworth as it was by the lively, warm music scene around the Famous Bacca Pipes Folk Club in Keighley. Traditional music and song has been a constant part of Fay's life. Fay Hield's earthy approach to singing and her haunting and powerful delivery uniquely appeals to both older and younger audiences. It wasn't long before Topic Records, Europe's oldest and most respected Independent Record Label, approached her with a view to signing her as their first new artist in 20 years. Her new, as yet untitled CD, is due to be released in May 2012 and she has an impressive new band line up, with Jon Boden and Andy Cutting joining Sam and Rob as Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party, a band that will no doubt do for English folk music what Crooked Still did for American Bluegrass Fay's debut solo CD - Looking Glass, was released in September 2010 on Topic Records, to a fanfare of music media praise. 'Unadorned and quite exquisiteHield is a rare talent' Uncut Tickets £15.00 Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW_Ga8Py-Vw
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £15.00
Hairpin Records' Hullabaloo Presents: Melodica, Melody And Me
Six piece band from South London who blend together folk, reggae, and latino harmonies to create something really rather special. Incredibly beautiful, with harmonies and rich instrumentation that make you want to dance and cry at the same time Observer Music Monthly www.facebook.com/mmmelodic
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Belper The Queens Head
Price: £6.00
Six piece band from South London who blend together folk, reggae, and latino harmonies to create something really rather special. Incredibly beautiful, with harmonies and rich instrumentation that make you want to dance and cry at the same time Observer Music Monthly www.facebook.com/mmmelodic
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Belper The Queens Head
Price: £6.00
Wendy Arrowsmith: Shammick Acoustic
Two years ago, it was fortunate that Wendy was on holiday in the area when one of Shammick Acoustic's concert acts pulled out at the last moment due to a bereavement and there was Wendy willing and able to fill in! She did a wonderful job, and delighted everyone with her very beautiful voice, and her bubbly personality and sense of humour. Originally from Glasgow, but now living in England, she performs a mixture of British traditional songs including a generous helping of Scottish material, plus songs, some of them award-winning, of her own making. She generally accompanies herself on guitar, but whistles, bodhran, mandolin and accordion have also been know to put in an appearance, and there are rumours of fiddle and concertina as well She more than deserves a return visit.
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
Two years ago, it was fortunate that Wendy was on holiday in the area when one of Shammick Acoustic's concert acts pulled out at the last moment due to a bereavement and there was Wendy willing and able to fill in! She did a wonderful job, and delighted everyone with her very beautiful voice, and her bubbly personality and sense of humour. Originally from Glasgow, but now living in England, she performs a mixture of British traditional songs including a generous helping of Scottish material, plus songs, some of them award-winning, of her own making. She generally accompanies herself on guitar, but whistles, bodhran, mandolin and accordion have also been know to put in an appearance, and there are rumours of fiddle and concertina as well She more than deserves a return visit.
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
Band From County Hell & Seven Little Sisters
doors 7.30pm
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lincoln Tokyo
Price: £10.00
doors 7.30pm
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lincoln Tokyo
Price: £10.00
Band From County Hell & Seven Little Sisters
doors 7.30pm
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lincoln Tokyo
Price: £8.00
doors 7.30pm
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lincoln Tokyo
Price: £8.00
The Old Dance School
Harnessing energy from the elements, and inspiration from their unstoppable sense of adventure, formidable septet of The Old Dance School fuses seven of the exciting young folk scene's finest musicians. ★★★★★ "Truly exciting, awe inspiring music from a band who can only be heading for the top floor." SONGLINES "Timeless...Highly evocative...indescribably beautiful." BRIGHT YOUNG FOLK Four years, 40,000 miles, many dozen festivals, and several trips to A & E later, 2010's breakthrough album 'Forecast' delivers a startling take on contemporary folk that is both firmly-rooted and unashamedly forward-thinking. With legendary producer Calum Malcolm at the helm, The Old Dance School's second release was recorded in an intense period nested in the mountains of Snowdonia, landing rave reviews across the board and nominations for Spiral Earth's Best Original Song and The Hancock's best newcomer. ★★★★★ "Abundantly creative...energetic, fresh and supremely innovative" LIVING TRADITION Robin Beatty, Helen Lancaster, Samantha Norman, Tom Chapman, Aaron Diaz, Laura Carter and Adam Jarvis: Having studied formally at Birmingham Conservatoire, The seven members of The Old Dance School may seem fresh faced, but don't let them fool you, as the diversity and scale of each one's musical journey is quite remarkable. From international jazz festivals to European opera tours, film score commissions to classical recitals, green festivals to tattoo conventions, members of The Old Dance School have performed, recorded and toured with artists such as Martha Wainwright, Cerys Matthews, Graham Coxon, Zoe Rahman, Neil Yates, Jim Perrin, The Destroyers, Martha Tilston, Kevin Dempsey, Joe Broughton and Chris While. They are currently working on their third album. "Really hits the mark; there's a genuine creative fizz !
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £12.00
Harnessing energy from the elements, and inspiration from their unstoppable sense of adventure, formidable septet of The Old Dance School fuses seven of the exciting young folk scene's finest musicians. ★★★★★ "Truly exciting, awe inspiring music from a band who can only be heading for the top floor." SONGLINES "Timeless...Highly evocative...indescribably beautiful." BRIGHT YOUNG FOLK Four years, 40,000 miles, many dozen festivals, and several trips to A & E later, 2010's breakthrough album 'Forecast' delivers a startling take on contemporary folk that is both firmly-rooted and unashamedly forward-thinking. With legendary producer Calum Malcolm at the helm, The Old Dance School's second release was recorded in an intense period nested in the mountains of Snowdonia, landing rave reviews across the board and nominations for Spiral Earth's Best Original Song and The Hancock's best newcomer. ★★★★★ "Abundantly creative...energetic, fresh and supremely innovative" LIVING TRADITION Robin Beatty, Helen Lancaster, Samantha Norman, Tom Chapman, Aaron Diaz, Laura Carter and Adam Jarvis: Having studied formally at Birmingham Conservatoire, The seven members of The Old Dance School may seem fresh faced, but don't let them fool you, as the diversity and scale of each one's musical journey is quite remarkable. From international jazz festivals to European opera tours, film score commissions to classical recitals, green festivals to tattoo conventions, members of The Old Dance School have performed, recorded and toured with artists such as Martha Wainwright, Cerys Matthews, Graham Coxon, Zoe Rahman, Neil Yates, Jim Perrin, The Destroyers, Martha Tilston, Kevin Dempsey, Joe Broughton and Chris While. They are currently working on their third album. "Really hits the mark; there's a genuine creative fizz !
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £12.00
The Old Dance School
Harnessing energy from the elements, and inspiration from their unstoppable sense of adventure, formidable septet of The Old Dance School fuses seven of the exciting young folk scene's finest musicians. ★★★★★ "Truly exciting, awe inspiring music from a band who can only be heading for the top floor." SONGLINES "Timeless...Highly evocative...indescribably beautiful." BRIGHT YOUNG FOLK Four years, 40,000 miles, many dozen festivals, and several trips to A & E later, 2010's breakthrough album 'Forecast' delivers a startling take on contemporary folk that is both firmly-rooted and unashamedly forward-thinking. With legendary producer Calum Malcolm at the helm, The Old Dance School's second release was recorded in an intense period nested in the mountains of Snowdonia, landing rave reviews across the board and nominations for Spiral Earth's Best Original Song and The Hancock's best newcomer. ★★★★★ "Abundantly creative...energetic, fresh and supremely innovative" LIVING TRADITION Robin Beatty, Helen Lancaster, Samantha Norman, Tom Chapman, Aaron Diaz, Laura Carter and Adam Jarvis: Having studied formally at Birmingham Conservatoire, The seven members of The Old Dance School may seem fresh faced, but don't let them fool you, as the diversity and scale of each one's musical journey is quite remarkable. From international jazz festivals to European opera tours, film score commissions to classical recitals, green festivals to tattoo conventions, members of The Old Dance School have performed, recorded and toured with artists such as Martha Wainwright, Cerys Matthews, Graham Coxon, Zoe Rahman, Neil Yates, Jim Perrin, The Destroyers, Martha Tilston, Kevin Dempsey, Joe Broughton and Chris While. They are currently working on their third album. "Really hits the mark; there's a genuine creative fizz !
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £6.00
Harnessing energy from the elements, and inspiration from their unstoppable sense of adventure, formidable septet of The Old Dance School fuses seven of the exciting young folk scene's finest musicians. ★★★★★ "Truly exciting, awe inspiring music from a band who can only be heading for the top floor." SONGLINES "Timeless...Highly evocative...indescribably beautiful." BRIGHT YOUNG FOLK Four years, 40,000 miles, many dozen festivals, and several trips to A & E later, 2010's breakthrough album 'Forecast' delivers a startling take on contemporary folk that is both firmly-rooted and unashamedly forward-thinking. With legendary producer Calum Malcolm at the helm, The Old Dance School's second release was recorded in an intense period nested in the mountains of Snowdonia, landing rave reviews across the board and nominations for Spiral Earth's Best Original Song and The Hancock's best newcomer. ★★★★★ "Abundantly creative...energetic, fresh and supremely innovative" LIVING TRADITION Robin Beatty, Helen Lancaster, Samantha Norman, Tom Chapman, Aaron Diaz, Laura Carter and Adam Jarvis: Having studied formally at Birmingham Conservatoire, The seven members of The Old Dance School may seem fresh faced, but don't let them fool you, as the diversity and scale of each one's musical journey is quite remarkable. From international jazz festivals to European opera tours, film score commissions to classical recitals, green festivals to tattoo conventions, members of The Old Dance School have performed, recorded and toured with artists such as Martha Wainwright, Cerys Matthews, Graham Coxon, Zoe Rahman, Neil Yates, Jim Perrin, The Destroyers, Martha Tilston, Kevin Dempsey, Joe Broughton and Chris While. They are currently working on their third album. "Really hits the mark; there's a genuine creative fizz !
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £6.00
Gregory Alan Isakov
Gregory Alan Isakov makes quietly lush, deeply vibrant music more rooted in the starry night skylike the one on the cover of his latest LPthan any terrestrial locale. Paste Magazine Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Gregory Alan Isakov's song-craft lends to the deepest lyrical masterpieces. With hints of his influences, Leonard Cohen, Iron and Wine, Gregory Alan Isakov has been described as strong, subtle, a lyrical genius and has shared the stage with touring artists such as Calexico, Mumford & Sons, Fiona Apple, DeVotchka, and Brandi Carlile. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe and appeared at numerous music festivals such as South By Southwest, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. Gregory has toured solo and with his band The Freight, and has released a quartet of albums. http://gregoryalanisakov.com/
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Liverpool The Royal British Legion
Price: £6.50
Gregory Alan Isakov makes quietly lush, deeply vibrant music more rooted in the starry night skylike the one on the cover of his latest LPthan any terrestrial locale. Paste Magazine Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Gregory Alan Isakov's song-craft lends to the deepest lyrical masterpieces. With hints of his influences, Leonard Cohen, Iron and Wine, Gregory Alan Isakov has been described as strong, subtle, a lyrical genius and has shared the stage with touring artists such as Calexico, Mumford & Sons, Fiona Apple, DeVotchka, and Brandi Carlile. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe and appeared at numerous music festivals such as South By Southwest, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. Gregory has toured solo and with his band The Freight, and has released a quartet of albums. http://gregoryalanisakov.com/
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Liverpool The Royal British Legion
Price: £6.50
Lady Maisery
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Musician
Price: £9.00
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Musician
Price: £9.00
Steven Finn
Students £7 on door only (proof required) Described as "one of the best young acoustic guitar players on two legs", Steven Finn was number one in the UK Blues chart in Summer of 2010 having had his debut album picked up by the great John Peel's producer, Louise Kattenhorn. From the driving rhythm of his national guitar picking to the raw energy of his explosive harp, Steven Finn has since been electrifying audiences across the UK and Europe. Steven combines English folk and Delta blues music to provide a backdrop to his songs of protest delivered with a Northern edge. He has previously performed with Martin Carthy, Rory McLeod, Watermelon Slim, Ian Siegal and Elvis Costello. In this modern world it's not often you find songs so deeply cultivated in the folk and roots tradition. Timeless, yet completely relevant, these are songs you want to listen to again and again (Bristol folk house) Harmonica and guitar, a rough, gritty blues, the intensity recalled Johnny Cash, or Son House. He could make the guitar clang with that extraordinary heaviness, that solitude of the Blues - live review www.herding-cats.co.uk
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Students £7 on door only (proof required) Described as "one of the best young acoustic guitar players on two legs", Steven Finn was number one in the UK Blues chart in Summer of 2010 having had his debut album picked up by the great John Peel's producer, Louise Kattenhorn. From the driving rhythm of his national guitar picking to the raw energy of his explosive harp, Steven Finn has since been electrifying audiences across the UK and Europe. Steven combines English folk and Delta blues music to provide a backdrop to his songs of protest delivered with a Northern edge. He has previously performed with Martin Carthy, Rory McLeod, Watermelon Slim, Ian Siegal and Elvis Costello. In this modern world it's not often you find songs so deeply cultivated in the folk and roots tradition. Timeless, yet completely relevant, these are songs you want to listen to again and again (Bristol folk house) Harmonica and guitar, a rough, gritty blues, the intensity recalled Johnny Cash, or Son House. He could make the guitar clang with that extraordinary heaviness, that solitude of the Blues - live review www.herding-cats.co.uk
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Mike Wilson & Damien Barber - First Friday Folk & Roots
Two of the finest exponents of traditional song in the UK
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £10.00
Two of the finest exponents of traditional song in the UK
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £10.00
Alistair Anderson & Dan Walsh
Alistair Anderson (concertina, Northumbrian pipes, composer) & Dan Walsh (banjo) are a formidable duo. Now that Alistair has retired from The Sage, Gateshead/Newcastle University, he is able to perform more. He has tutored a whole generation of young folk musicians on Newcastle University's Folk Degree course and is one of the most enthusiastic musicians you are ever likely to meet.
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Time: from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Price: £10.00
Alistair Anderson (concertina, Northumbrian pipes, composer) & Dan Walsh (banjo) are a formidable duo. Now that Alistair has retired from The Sage, Gateshead/Newcastle University, he is able to perform more. He has tutored a whole generation of young folk musicians on Newcastle University's Folk Degree course and is one of the most enthusiastic musicians you are ever likely to meet.
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Time: from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Price: £10.00
Alistair Anderson & Dan Walsh
Alistair Anderson (concertina, Northumbrian pipes, composer) & Dan Walsh (banjo) are a formidable duo. Now that Alistair has retired from The Sage, Gateshead/Newcastle University, he is able to perform more. He has tutored a whole generation of young folk musicians on Newcastle University's Folk Degree course and is one of the most enthusiastic musicians you are ever likely to meet.
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Time: from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Price: £5.00
Alistair Anderson (concertina, Northumbrian pipes, composer) & Dan Walsh (banjo) are a formidable duo. Now that Alistair has retired from The Sage, Gateshead/Newcastle University, he is able to perform more. He has tutored a whole generation of young folk musicians on Newcastle University's Folk Degree course and is one of the most enthusiastic musicians you are ever likely to meet.
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Time: from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Price: £5.00
Toby Walker & Geoff Achison - Double Bill
Toby Walker Toby Walker is a unique, accomplished fingerstyle guitar virtuoso adept at blues, rags and hot country picking, coaxing more out of a guitar than anyone can imagine, but the originality doesn't end there. He is also a skilled singer and songwriter who draws inspiration from traditional and contemporary music. Toby's passion for the blues and other traditonal Amercian music sent him into the deep south where he tracked down old time musicians of an earier era, learning directly at the feet of Etta Baker, Jack Owens and many others. He shares this music and the stories of his travels in each of his performances. Toby takes this foundation and creates something uniquely his own and has been eagerly received in concert halls, festivals, schools and coffeehouses throughout the U.S., England and Europe. His songs can make you shake with laughter or, bring a tear to your eye. Among Toby's credits are teaching in the schools for Carnegie Hall, instructing guitar at Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch in Ohio and winning the prestigious International Blues Challenge Award in Memphis. He has twice been featured in the New York Times and has appeared on the Main stage at the famous Philadelphia Folk Festival. "As a blues guitar player, I am stunned and in awe of Toby Walker's pickin'! Add to that his fine songs and singing and friendly presentation, and it's obvious that Toby Walker is one of the most enjoyable artists in today's Blues World." Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin, Guitarist for the late Muddy Waters "If he doesn't get them with his phenomenal guitar playing or catchy songs, he gets them with his wonderful stories. True entertainers have an engaing spirit that puts a smile on your face. Arlo Guthrie has it. David Bromberg has it. And so does Toby." John Platt - WFUV "When Toby Walker straps the guitar on, the notes fly at a rate that is dizzying. They dance with speed, grace and precision. The effect is one of steel-like strength. His blues are a flash of muscle and his gentle fingerstyle ballads speak poetry." Richard Cuccaro - Acoustic Live "Your 'Live At The Bottleneck' CD is pure acoustic blues heaven. We've rated it as our Top Five Picks for the season, right next to Eric Bibb and B.B. King." London Sunday Times "Man, I just love your playing. You scare me" Hubert Sumlin, guitarist for the late Howlin' Wolf. "Flat out... you have to hear this great musician... I'm blown away" Jorma Kaukonen - Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee "A real killer with fantastic technique. He just knocks me out." John Hammond, blues musician www.littletobywalker.com Geoff Achison Geoff Achison is an independent Australian musician who has forged his own path to a successful career that has won him fans all over the world. Having taught himself to play in the isolation of rural Australia, he has developed a blues/funk style all his own that can be delicate one moment and explosive the next. Unaware of how the sounds he was hearing on his limited record collection were produced, he invented some of his own techniques - without the aid of pedals or gadgets. Just watching him wrench a myriad of sounds from his simple set-up can be something of a spectacle. He is also a very capable vocalist with a gritty, soulful quality to his voice. Inspired by the great Blues and R&B music of yesteryear, Geoff's live set features an infectious mix of gutsy original tunes, improvised jams and dynamic new arrangements of blues & soul classics. Growing up in the small town of Malmsbury in south eastern Australia, Geoff developed a passion for American blues music and taught himself to play on a beat up instrument he discovered 'under the stairs' of the family home. In his early 20's he found employment as lead guitarist with Melbourne's top blues band 'Dutch Tilders & The Blues Club'. After 5 years relentless touring around Australia Geoff departed to pursue his own musical ideas and formed the first incarnation of his own band 'The Souldiggers'. The idea was to have a name that described the music and I greatly admired the blues philosophy - tapping into one's soul for honesty and truth. That's what 'Souldiggers' is meant to convey. He formed his own Jupiter 2 Records in 1994 with fellow music enthusiast Nic Quittner and released the first of many recordings of his original blues/funk/soul flavoured materiel. These early recordings were well recieved by fans & critics alike and encouraged Geoff to take his music to other parts of the world. Geoff started his worldwide explorations in 1995 with his first trip to the USA. He represented the Melbourne Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and won the coveted Albert King Award for his guitar skills. He went on to accept an endorsement deal with the Gibson guitar company's acoustic division. He formed a US based Souldiggers group in 1998 and recorded his third album 'Gettin' Evil' in Portland, Oregon. Geoff has also conducted his guitar workshops at Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp in Ohio. He moved to London in 1997 to establish a UK following. Some tough touring and perseverance early on led to appearances on BBC radio and the recording of a live album with his British Souldiggers group. The band was featured on a BBC radio special with host Paul Jones in 2007 and Geoff graced the cover of Blues In Britain magazine in July 2009. His annual tours have extended throughout Australia, the UK and USA playing either his immensely popular Solo Acoustic shows or hiring the best musicians available to form The Souldiggers as he goes. He has won a swag of awards over the years for writing, performing and recording. In 2007 Geoff & The Souldiggers picked up the Chain Blues Music Award in Australia for 'Group Of The Year' and a Guitar Player Magazine readers poll voted Geoff one of their 'Top Ten Hot New Guitarists' in June 2008. "Achison's latest album 'One Ticket, One Ride' shows that while he's sown his seed in fertile blues/roots territory, he's a master of driving funk and jazz inspired ambience." Mike Uricheck - Elmore Magazine (One Ticket, One Ride CD review) "Geoff is one of the finest blues guitarists I know with a completely individual style." Jorma Kaukonen - Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna "Catchy, intelligent songwriting." Downbeat Magazine - USA (Little Big Men CD review) "At last, the album fans have been wanting for." Lee Howard, Sunday Herald Sun (Little Big Men CD review) "... a beautifully integrated production with every musician sharing the honours and playing a vital role." Peter Dougherty, Artstreams (Little Big Men CD review) "The great sound quality and Achison's inspiring music make this an extremely enjoyable DVD." Chris Gersbach, Australian Guitar (Souldiggin' DVD review) "Achison has been hailed as one of the finest blues players in Australia." Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop "Possibly one of the most gifted musicians to arrive on the scene..." The Times, London UK (Live gig review) www.geoffachison.com
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Toby Walker Toby Walker is a unique, accomplished fingerstyle guitar virtuoso adept at blues, rags and hot country picking, coaxing more out of a guitar than anyone can imagine, but the originality doesn't end there. He is also a skilled singer and songwriter who draws inspiration from traditional and contemporary music. Toby's passion for the blues and other traditonal Amercian music sent him into the deep south where he tracked down old time musicians of an earier era, learning directly at the feet of Etta Baker, Jack Owens and many others. He shares this music and the stories of his travels in each of his performances. Toby takes this foundation and creates something uniquely his own and has been eagerly received in concert halls, festivals, schools and coffeehouses throughout the U.S., England and Europe. His songs can make you shake with laughter or, bring a tear to your eye. Among Toby's credits are teaching in the schools for Carnegie Hall, instructing guitar at Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch in Ohio and winning the prestigious International Blues Challenge Award in Memphis. He has twice been featured in the New York Times and has appeared on the Main stage at the famous Philadelphia Folk Festival. "As a blues guitar player, I am stunned and in awe of Toby Walker's pickin'! Add to that his fine songs and singing and friendly presentation, and it's obvious that Toby Walker is one of the most enjoyable artists in today's Blues World." Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin, Guitarist for the late Muddy Waters "If he doesn't get them with his phenomenal guitar playing or catchy songs, he gets them with his wonderful stories. True entertainers have an engaing spirit that puts a smile on your face. Arlo Guthrie has it. David Bromberg has it. And so does Toby." John Platt - WFUV "When Toby Walker straps the guitar on, the notes fly at a rate that is dizzying. They dance with speed, grace and precision. The effect is one of steel-like strength. His blues are a flash of muscle and his gentle fingerstyle ballads speak poetry." Richard Cuccaro - Acoustic Live "Your 'Live At The Bottleneck' CD is pure acoustic blues heaven. We've rated it as our Top Five Picks for the season, right next to Eric Bibb and B.B. King." London Sunday Times "Man, I just love your playing. You scare me" Hubert Sumlin, guitarist for the late Howlin' Wolf. "Flat out... you have to hear this great musician... I'm blown away" Jorma Kaukonen - Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee "A real killer with fantastic technique. He just knocks me out." John Hammond, blues musician www.littletobywalker.com Geoff Achison Geoff Achison is an independent Australian musician who has forged his own path to a successful career that has won him fans all over the world. Having taught himself to play in the isolation of rural Australia, he has developed a blues/funk style all his own that can be delicate one moment and explosive the next. Unaware of how the sounds he was hearing on his limited record collection were produced, he invented some of his own techniques - without the aid of pedals or gadgets. Just watching him wrench a myriad of sounds from his simple set-up can be something of a spectacle. He is also a very capable vocalist with a gritty, soulful quality to his voice. Inspired by the great Blues and R&B music of yesteryear, Geoff's live set features an infectious mix of gutsy original tunes, improvised jams and dynamic new arrangements of blues & soul classics. Growing up in the small town of Malmsbury in south eastern Australia, Geoff developed a passion for American blues music and taught himself to play on a beat up instrument he discovered 'under the stairs' of the family home. In his early 20's he found employment as lead guitarist with Melbourne's top blues band 'Dutch Tilders & The Blues Club'. After 5 years relentless touring around Australia Geoff departed to pursue his own musical ideas and formed the first incarnation of his own band 'The Souldiggers'. The idea was to have a name that described the music and I greatly admired the blues philosophy - tapping into one's soul for honesty and truth. That's what 'Souldiggers' is meant to convey. He formed his own Jupiter 2 Records in 1994 with fellow music enthusiast Nic Quittner and released the first of many recordings of his original blues/funk/soul flavoured materiel. These early recordings were well recieved by fans & critics alike and encouraged Geoff to take his music to other parts of the world. Geoff started his worldwide explorations in 1995 with his first trip to the USA. He represented the Melbourne Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and won the coveted Albert King Award for his guitar skills. He went on to accept an endorsement deal with the Gibson guitar company's acoustic division. He formed a US based Souldiggers group in 1998 and recorded his third album 'Gettin' Evil' in Portland, Oregon. Geoff has also conducted his guitar workshops at Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp in Ohio. He moved to London in 1997 to establish a UK following. Some tough touring and perseverance early on led to appearances on BBC radio and the recording of a live album with his British Souldiggers group. The band was featured on a BBC radio special with host Paul Jones in 2007 and Geoff graced the cover of Blues In Britain magazine in July 2009. His annual tours have extended throughout Australia, the UK and USA playing either his immensely popular Solo Acoustic shows or hiring the best musicians available to form The Souldiggers as he goes. He has won a swag of awards over the years for writing, performing and recording. In 2007 Geoff & The Souldiggers picked up the Chain Blues Music Award in Australia for 'Group Of The Year' and a Guitar Player Magazine readers poll voted Geoff one of their 'Top Ten Hot New Guitarists' in June 2008. "Achison's latest album 'One Ticket, One Ride' shows that while he's sown his seed in fertile blues/roots territory, he's a master of driving funk and jazz inspired ambience." Mike Uricheck - Elmore Magazine (One Ticket, One Ride CD review) "Geoff is one of the finest blues guitarists I know with a completely individual style." Jorma Kaukonen - Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna "Catchy, intelligent songwriting." Downbeat Magazine - USA (Little Big Men CD review) "At last, the album fans have been wanting for." Lee Howard, Sunday Herald Sun (Little Big Men CD review) "... a beautifully integrated production with every musician sharing the honours and playing a vital role." Peter Dougherty, Artstreams (Little Big Men CD review) "The great sound quality and Achison's inspiring music make this an extremely enjoyable DVD." Chris Gersbach, Australian Guitar (Souldiggin' DVD review) "Achison has been hailed as one of the finest blues players in Australia." Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop "Possibly one of the most gifted musicians to arrive on the scene..." The Times, London UK (Live gig review) www.geoffachison.com
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Gregory Alan Isakov
You don't come across people like Gregory too often. Someone described his music as 'making you feel like you're in a woodland cabin with a glass of red wine, a snowstorm outside and your special someone at your side'. His voice resonates with warmth and infuses his songs with a kind of tranquil beauty it's remarkable stuff, once heard never forgotten. And the words 'Hope was a letter I never could send / love was a country I couldn't defend.' He's one of Brandi Carlile's favourite musicians and regularly plays with the US superstar. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Gregory Alan Isakov's song-craft lends to the deepest lyrical masterpieces. With hints of his influences, Leonard Cohen, Iron and Wine and Kelly Joe Phelps, Gregory Alan Isakov has been described as 'strong, subtle, a lyrical genius' and has shared the stage with artists such as Calexico, Ani Difranco, Indigo Girls, Richie Havens, and Fiona Apple. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe and appeared at numerous music festivals such as South By Southwest, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. 'Gregory Alan Isakov makes quietly lush, deeply vibrant music more rooted in the starry night skylike the one on the cover of his latest LPthan any terrestrial locale.' Paste Magazine 'His music coasts on the same subtle strength and gravity that Bruce Springsteen built 'Nebraska' on. Hints of everyone from Steve Earle to Gillian Welch also creep into Isakov's twangy, shaded folk, but it's his absolute ease - the man sounds like he's swimming through his own songs - that makes this such a stunning disc' - Westword
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £10.00
You don't come across people like Gregory too often. Someone described his music as 'making you feel like you're in a woodland cabin with a glass of red wine, a snowstorm outside and your special someone at your side'. His voice resonates with warmth and infuses his songs with a kind of tranquil beauty it's remarkable stuff, once heard never forgotten. And the words 'Hope was a letter I never could send / love was a country I couldn't defend.' He's one of Brandi Carlile's favourite musicians and regularly plays with the US superstar. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Gregory Alan Isakov's song-craft lends to the deepest lyrical masterpieces. With hints of his influences, Leonard Cohen, Iron and Wine and Kelly Joe Phelps, Gregory Alan Isakov has been described as 'strong, subtle, a lyrical genius' and has shared the stage with artists such as Calexico, Ani Difranco, Indigo Girls, Richie Havens, and Fiona Apple. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe and appeared at numerous music festivals such as South By Southwest, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. 'Gregory Alan Isakov makes quietly lush, deeply vibrant music more rooted in the starry night skylike the one on the cover of his latest LPthan any terrestrial locale.' Paste Magazine 'His music coasts on the same subtle strength and gravity that Bruce Springsteen built 'Nebraska' on. Hints of everyone from Steve Earle to Gillian Welch also creep into Isakov's twangy, shaded folk, but it's his absolute ease - the man sounds like he's swimming through his own songs - that makes this such a stunning disc' - Westword
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £10.00
Gregory Alan Isakov
You don't come across people like Gregory too often. Someone described his music as 'making you feel like you're in a woodland cabin with a glass of red wine, a snowstorm outside and your special someone at your side'. His voice resonates with warmth and infuses his songs with a kind of tranquil beauty it's remarkable stuff, once heard never forgotten. And the words 'Hope was a letter I never could send / love was a country I couldn't defend.' He's one of Brandi Carlile's favourite musicians and regularly plays with the US superstar. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Gregory Alan Isakov's song-craft lends to the deepest lyrical masterpieces. With hints of his influences, Leonard Cohen, Iron and Wine and Kelly Joe Phelps, Gregory Alan Isakov has been described as 'strong, subtle, a lyrical genius' and has shared the stage with artists such as Calexico, Ani Difranco, Indigo Girls, Richie Havens, and Fiona Apple. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe and appeared at numerous music festivals such as South By Southwest, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. 'Gregory Alan Isakov makes quietly lush, deeply vibrant music more rooted in the starry night skylike the one on the cover of his latest LPthan any terrestrial locale.' Paste Magazine 'His music coasts on the same subtle strength and gravity that Bruce Springsteen built 'Nebraska' on. Hints of everyone from Steve Earle to Gillian Welch also creep into Isakov's twangy, shaded folk, but it's his absolute ease - the man sounds like he's swimming through his own songs - that makes this such a stunning disc' - Westword
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £8.00
You don't come across people like Gregory too often. Someone described his music as 'making you feel like you're in a woodland cabin with a glass of red wine, a snowstorm outside and your special someone at your side'. His voice resonates with warmth and infuses his songs with a kind of tranquil beauty it's remarkable stuff, once heard never forgotten. And the words 'Hope was a letter I never could send / love was a country I couldn't defend.' He's one of Brandi Carlile's favourite musicians and regularly plays with the US superstar. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Gregory Alan Isakov's song-craft lends to the deepest lyrical masterpieces. With hints of his influences, Leonard Cohen, Iron and Wine and Kelly Joe Phelps, Gregory Alan Isakov has been described as 'strong, subtle, a lyrical genius' and has shared the stage with artists such as Calexico, Ani Difranco, Indigo Girls, Richie Havens, and Fiona Apple. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe and appeared at numerous music festivals such as South By Southwest, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. 'Gregory Alan Isakov makes quietly lush, deeply vibrant music more rooted in the starry night skylike the one on the cover of his latest LPthan any terrestrial locale.' Paste Magazine 'His music coasts on the same subtle strength and gravity that Bruce Springsteen built 'Nebraska' on. Hints of everyone from Steve Earle to Gillian Welch also creep into Isakov's twangy, shaded folk, but it's his absolute ease - the man sounds like he's swimming through his own songs - that makes this such a stunning disc' - Westword
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £8.00
Gigspanner
Peter Knight's Gigspanner has been hailed by Songlines magazine as another milestone in folk's rebirth of cool moment, but those in the know will tell you that there is far more to Gigspanner than meets the eye. A Bedrock of British traditional music is to be expected from Steeleye Span's legendary fiddle player, but Gigspanner's musical reach probes into Eastern European, French, African and even Aboriginal influences. It is no surprise that author Terry Pratchett wrote that Peter Knight can spin the world on his Bow. It is music played with a potency and love that leaves audiences spellbound. Peter is joined by Roger Flack on Guitar, and Vincent Salzfaas on Congas and Djembe, both intelligent and powerful musicians in their own right. Together they promise a blistering pace of a flamboyant musical world tour (Lancashire Evening Post). Gigspanner's Debut Album 'Lipreading the Poet' was named as one of the best 15 Global Albums of 2009. But leave any pre-conceived ideas at the door, and ditch the pigeonholes. If you have a taste for music of intelligently crafted brilliance (Songlines magazine) there is something here to nurture your soul. Music samples can be heard at: http://www.reverbnation.com/peterknightsgigspanner http://www.gigspanner.com/
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Peter Knight's Gigspanner has been hailed by Songlines magazine as another milestone in folk's rebirth of cool moment, but those in the know will tell you that there is far more to Gigspanner than meets the eye. A Bedrock of British traditional music is to be expected from Steeleye Span's legendary fiddle player, but Gigspanner's musical reach probes into Eastern European, French, African and even Aboriginal influences. It is no surprise that author Terry Pratchett wrote that Peter Knight can spin the world on his Bow. It is music played with a potency and love that leaves audiences spellbound. Peter is joined by Roger Flack on Guitar, and Vincent Salzfaas on Congas and Djembe, both intelligent and powerful musicians in their own right. Together they promise a blistering pace of a flamboyant musical world tour (Lancashire Evening Post). Gigspanner's Debut Album 'Lipreading the Poet' was named as one of the best 15 Global Albums of 2009. But leave any pre-conceived ideas at the door, and ditch the pigeonholes. If you have a taste for music of intelligently crafted brilliance (Songlines magazine) there is something here to nurture your soul. Music samples can be heard at: http://www.reverbnation.com/peterknightsgigspanner http://www.gigspanner.com/
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Innes Sibun
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £7.00
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £7.00
Martyn Joseph
We are delighted to welcome Martyn back for his 10th appearance at Rugby Roots Another guitar laden singer songwriter he may be, but in these transient times where musicians have a seemingly inevitable disposability, the longevity of Martyn's thirty year career suggests he has something special to offer, and indeed he most definitely does. Often likened to musicians such as Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer and Bruce Cockburn, Martyn's come a long way since the days when Epic signed him after he sold 30,000 copies of his self-financed album 'An Aching and A Longing'. He continues to tour extensively on both sides of the Atlantic, building up a constantly expanding and enthusiastic fan base, bringing to their towns what many have described as 'the best musical experience of their lives.' There is versatility to Martyn's music that is hard to categorise. Many have tried, resulting in labels such as Folk, Rock, Soul, Folk Funk and Americana; all of which somehow miss the mark. But sometimes music doesn't need a defining genre. Martyn's music and social commentary manage to empower and speak for many. Built around memories and observations alike, his work is inspired by all that's good in the world and also that with which society often falls short. Martyn Joseph. A unique talent driven by passion and love for his trade, he continues to write, sing and play from the heart. It's a road he's been travelling for most of his life and as he often tells his audience; 'you keep turning up and so will I.'
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Rugby Lawrence Sheriff Hall
Price: £16.00
We are delighted to welcome Martyn back for his 10th appearance at Rugby Roots Another guitar laden singer songwriter he may be, but in these transient times where musicians have a seemingly inevitable disposability, the longevity of Martyn's thirty year career suggests he has something special to offer, and indeed he most definitely does. Often likened to musicians such as Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer and Bruce Cockburn, Martyn's come a long way since the days when Epic signed him after he sold 30,000 copies of his self-financed album 'An Aching and A Longing'. He continues to tour extensively on both sides of the Atlantic, building up a constantly expanding and enthusiastic fan base, bringing to their towns what many have described as 'the best musical experience of their lives.' There is versatility to Martyn's music that is hard to categorise. Many have tried, resulting in labels such as Folk, Rock, Soul, Folk Funk and Americana; all of which somehow miss the mark. But sometimes music doesn't need a defining genre. Martyn's music and social commentary manage to empower and speak for many. Built around memories and observations alike, his work is inspired by all that's good in the world and also that with which society often falls short. Martyn Joseph. A unique talent driven by passion and love for his trade, he continues to write, sing and play from the heart. It's a road he's been travelling for most of his life and as he often tells his audience; 'you keep turning up and so will I.'
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Rugby Lawrence Sheriff Hall
Price: £16.00
Jonny Kearney And Lucy Farrell
Delicate, haunting and heartbreaking are just a few of the words that have been used to describe the music of Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell. The Newcastle-based duo, who have just released their first EP, met while studying folk and traditional music at Newcastle University. Jonny won a prize for his song-writing while there, and most of the material they perform together is their own. They have supported The Unthanks on tour and look set for a bright future.
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £10.00
Delicate, haunting and heartbreaking are just a few of the words that have been used to describe the music of Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell. The Newcastle-based duo, who have just released their first EP, met while studying folk and traditional music at Newcastle University. Jonny won a prize for his song-writing while there, and most of the material they perform together is their own. They have supported The Unthanks on tour and look set for a bright future.
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £10.00
Jonny Kearney And Lucy Farrell
Delicate, haunting and heartbreaking are just a few of the words that have been used to describe the music of Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell. The Newcastle-based duo, who have just released their first EP, met while studying folk and traditional music at Newcastle University. Jonny won a prize for his song-writing while there, and most of the material they perform together is their own. They have supported The Unthanks on tour and look set for a bright future.
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £5.00
Delicate, haunting and heartbreaking are just a few of the words that have been used to describe the music of Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell. The Newcastle-based duo, who have just released their first EP, met while studying folk and traditional music at Newcastle University. Jonny won a prize for his song-writing while there, and most of the material they perform together is their own. They have supported The Unthanks on tour and look set for a bright future.
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £5.00
Steve Tilston Trio
Celebrating a successful forty year career, Steve Tilston, the writer of the classics The Slipjigs and Reels, The Naked Highwayman and A Pretty Penny is on as fine form as ever with no signs of him slowing down just yet his latest release The Reckoning garnering him the Best Original Song accolade at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards earlier this year, plus invitations to appear on Later with Jools Holland, BBC Four's Songwriters' Circle and four-star reviews in the media. Perhaps best known for his song-writing prowess, Steve is also a blinding, dazzling guitarist with a style echoing the elaborate rhythmic folk baroque of Bert Jansch and Davy Graham, but also drawing from classical, jazz and the tradition to create a sound that has been called quintessentially Tilston. Flesh all that out with Bristol music scene stalwarts and old pals, harmonica maestro (and popular Radio Bristol presenter) Keith Warmington and violin virtuoso (and sought after composer/producer) Stuart Gordon and you can expect something fabulous. A great narrator on top form. The Observer **** dominated by Tilston's exquisite guitar work ... The Guardian **** songs of great heart, delivered with authority and instrumental panache. The Scotsman **** Another superb set from the good Mr Tilston, who just can't seem to put a finger wrong. FROOTS Ask anyone on the English acoustic scene who their favourite guitarist, singer, songwriter and entertainer is and nine times out of ten the same name will crop up in the top three of every department. Steve Tilston is one of our most celebrated songsmiths; widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music: the words, arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else. The writer of the classic songs The Slipjigs and Reels, Here's to Tom Paine and The Naked Highwayman, has also turned author. Steve has recently published his first novel - full of colourful characters All for Poor Jack is an historical tale set in Bristol and the New World and it's a mighty good read. The longest song I've ever written! says Steve. In 2007 a 5 CD boxed-set was released Reaching Back: the Life and Music of Steve Tilston by Free Reed, the company behind the Richard Thompson anthology. In 2009 his early career was hi-lighted in a book Bristol Folk, the story of Bristol's powerhouse folk & blues scene in the 60s & 70s. His latest CD The Reckoning garnered 4-star reviews in the Guardian, the Observer and the Scotsman, a guest appearance on Later with Jools Holland and a recording for the BBC Four Songwriters' Circle series, plus a Folk Awards win: best original song for The Reckoning. Steve has also been commissioned to write for the new Radio Ballads series. Born in Liverpool and raised in the Midlands, Steve made his recording debut in 1971 with the classic An Acoustic Confusion and has been turning out quality albums ever since. Life by Misadventure, And So It Goes, Solo Rubato and Such and Such all featuring first-class song-writing, quintessentially English in style and typically Tilston, marking him out as one of this country's finest writers. Whilst the instrumental Swans at Coole is testament to his guitar virtuosity. Though known as a songwriter, Steve has always had an ear for the tradition and included new interpretations of old favourites on his original recordings. Of Many Hands is his first all-traditional album; with unique arrangements of timeless classics. There's also a best of anthology, The Greening Wind and a live album Live Hemistry recorded on tour with Fairport Convention. Back on song-writing form, he released Ziggurat in 2008 from which A Pretty Penny made it into Acoustic Magazines top 50 songs. He joined an illustrious band of guitarists including Martin Simpson, Michael Messer and Wizz Jones, when he was invited to contribute to the Guitar Maestro series of DVDs; a combination of live studio performance and interviews, revealing the real passion behind these talented musiciansIf anyone ever deserved the moniker Guitar Maestro, it's Steve Tilston! He's toured with John Renbourn's Ship of Fools, in a stunning partnership with traditional singer Maggie Boyle (producing the classic recordings Of Moor and Mesa and All Under the Sun), as guitarist with Ballet Rambert, with Maartin Allcock and Pete Zorn in WAZ! with Brooks Williams in A Transatlantic Song-Swap and with his daughter Martha, in the charming like father, like daughter show. Current collaborations see him teaming up with Yorkshire alt-country band The Durbervilles and a new trio with Keith Warmington and Stuart Gordon. A celebrated artist in Britain and abroad, winning accolades in Europe, Australia and the USA, his songs have been recorded by Fairport Convention, Dolores Keane, The House Band, Peter Bellamy, North Cregg, Bob Fox and John Wright. Here's to Tom Paine is the adopted theme song for the Tom Paine Society of America and it's been rumoured, has featured in Bruce Springsteen's live set. His music has also featured regularly on radio and TV. http://www.stevetilston.com/
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Celebrating a successful forty year career, Steve Tilston, the writer of the classics The Slipjigs and Reels, The Naked Highwayman and A Pretty Penny is on as fine form as ever with no signs of him slowing down just yet his latest release The Reckoning garnering him the Best Original Song accolade at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards earlier this year, plus invitations to appear on Later with Jools Holland, BBC Four's Songwriters' Circle and four-star reviews in the media. Perhaps best known for his song-writing prowess, Steve is also a blinding, dazzling guitarist with a style echoing the elaborate rhythmic folk baroque of Bert Jansch and Davy Graham, but also drawing from classical, jazz and the tradition to create a sound that has been called quintessentially Tilston. Flesh all that out with Bristol music scene stalwarts and old pals, harmonica maestro (and popular Radio Bristol presenter) Keith Warmington and violin virtuoso (and sought after composer/producer) Stuart Gordon and you can expect something fabulous. A great narrator on top form. The Observer **** dominated by Tilston's exquisite guitar work ... The Guardian **** songs of great heart, delivered with authority and instrumental panache. The Scotsman **** Another superb set from the good Mr Tilston, who just can't seem to put a finger wrong. FROOTS Ask anyone on the English acoustic scene who their favourite guitarist, singer, songwriter and entertainer is and nine times out of ten the same name will crop up in the top three of every department. Steve Tilston is one of our most celebrated songsmiths; widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music: the words, arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else. The writer of the classic songs The Slipjigs and Reels, Here's to Tom Paine and The Naked Highwayman, has also turned author. Steve has recently published his first novel - full of colourful characters All for Poor Jack is an historical tale set in Bristol and the New World and it's a mighty good read. The longest song I've ever written! says Steve. In 2007 a 5 CD boxed-set was released Reaching Back: the Life and Music of Steve Tilston by Free Reed, the company behind the Richard Thompson anthology. In 2009 his early career was hi-lighted in a book Bristol Folk, the story of Bristol's powerhouse folk & blues scene in the 60s & 70s. His latest CD The Reckoning garnered 4-star reviews in the Guardian, the Observer and the Scotsman, a guest appearance on Later with Jools Holland and a recording for the BBC Four Songwriters' Circle series, plus a Folk Awards win: best original song for The Reckoning. Steve has also been commissioned to write for the new Radio Ballads series. Born in Liverpool and raised in the Midlands, Steve made his recording debut in 1971 with the classic An Acoustic Confusion and has been turning out quality albums ever since. Life by Misadventure, And So It Goes, Solo Rubato and Such and Such all featuring first-class song-writing, quintessentially English in style and typically Tilston, marking him out as one of this country's finest writers. Whilst the instrumental Swans at Coole is testament to his guitar virtuosity. Though known as a songwriter, Steve has always had an ear for the tradition and included new interpretations of old favourites on his original recordings. Of Many Hands is his first all-traditional album; with unique arrangements of timeless classics. There's also a best of anthology, The Greening Wind and a live album Live Hemistry recorded on tour with Fairport Convention. Back on song-writing form, he released Ziggurat in 2008 from which A Pretty Penny made it into Acoustic Magazines top 50 songs. He joined an illustrious band of guitarists including Martin Simpson, Michael Messer and Wizz Jones, when he was invited to contribute to the Guitar Maestro series of DVDs; a combination of live studio performance and interviews, revealing the real passion behind these talented musiciansIf anyone ever deserved the moniker Guitar Maestro, it's Steve Tilston! He's toured with John Renbourn's Ship of Fools, in a stunning partnership with traditional singer Maggie Boyle (producing the classic recordings Of Moor and Mesa and All Under the Sun), as guitarist with Ballet Rambert, with Maartin Allcock and Pete Zorn in WAZ! with Brooks Williams in A Transatlantic Song-Swap and with his daughter Martha, in the charming like father, like daughter show. Current collaborations see him teaming up with Yorkshire alt-country band The Durbervilles and a new trio with Keith Warmington and Stuart Gordon. A celebrated artist in Britain and abroad, winning accolades in Europe, Australia and the USA, his songs have been recorded by Fairport Convention, Dolores Keane, The House Band, Peter Bellamy, North Cregg, Bob Fox and John Wright. Here's to Tom Paine is the adopted theme song for the Tom Paine Society of America and it's been rumoured, has featured in Bruce Springsteen's live set. His music has also featured regularly on radio and TV. http://www.stevetilston.com/
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
The Raven
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £6.00
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £6.00
The Raven
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £4.00
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £4.00
Vin Garbutt
Vin's songwriting is witty and powerfulhe is also an accomplished guitarist and a fine whistle player. His songs always remain fresh and vibrant and his genuinely funny and quirky observations of life make him a force to be reckoned with - delighting audiences everywhere. As 'THE Man of British Folk Music' he has toured the U.S.A, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Yugoslavia, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Cyprus, Singapore, Thailand, and Bermuda as well as all corners of the UK. A national treasure!
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Etton The Processed Pea
Price: £12.00
Vin's songwriting is witty and powerfulhe is also an accomplished guitarist and a fine whistle player. His songs always remain fresh and vibrant and his genuinely funny and quirky observations of life make him a force to be reckoned with - delighting audiences everywhere. As 'THE Man of British Folk Music' he has toured the U.S.A, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Yugoslavia, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Cyprus, Singapore, Thailand, and Bermuda as well as all corners of the UK. A national treasure!
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Etton The Processed Pea
Price: £12.00
Jim Moray At Jurassic Folk
Jim comes bearing Skulk, a fifth album of soulful English music, plus a sheaf of industry awards and the wherewithal to locate folk music in its rightful landscape: the modern world.
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Seaton Grove
Price: £6.00
Jim comes bearing Skulk, a fifth album of soulful English music, plus a sheaf of industry awards and the wherewithal to locate folk music in its rightful landscape: the modern world.
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2012
Time: 7.45pm
Venue: Seaton Grove
Price: £6.00
The Wheel Of The Year
TraditionAll present a roistering, rollicking folk-rock ride round the year, filled with music, songs, words and verse, and essential exhileration.
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £10.00
TraditionAll present a roistering, rollicking folk-rock ride round the year, filled with music, songs, words and verse, and essential exhileration.
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Margate Tom Thumb Theatre
Price: £10.00
Kieran Goss
One Man, one guitar and a voice sent express mail from heaven. Time Out Magazine Following the huge success of his recent special guest appearances in the UK with Eddi Reader and Fairport Convention, Kieran Goss will be returning to England to headline his own solo tour in November 2012 and the good news is, he's coming to Bath! Long hailed as one of Ireland's leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss's music has won him fans across the globe. But if his songs have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend. Live on stage is where Kieran Goss really shines. The sense of fun is tremendous, the playing first rate and the songs are sheer quality. The encores were genuine, but only because the man is too. The Irish Times Kieran Goss is one of the most gifted performers around today. He has an amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way. This guy is the real deal, and that's what makes him the star he is. Don Williams "I've toured with Kieran and watched him perform many times. I've seen him win the hearts of everyone in the room, not just with his great songs and instinctive musicality, but with his warmth and humour. It's the performance of an artist at the top of his game, delivered with intelligence and integrity... Kieran Goss is one of Ireland's national treasures. Rodney Crowell This is a rare chance to see one of Ireland's 'national treasures' performing live and solo. Don't miss it! Biography Kieran Goss was born and raised in County Down, Northern Ireland. He was just nine years old when he got his first guitar. Growing up in a big family with diverse musical tastes meant that early on he was hearing the music of Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra and The Rolling Stones. These varied influences fermented into the brew that gives Kieran his own unique sound. Kieran supported himself while a law student in Belfast by playing club gigs and the University Students Union, earning himself support slots for Elvis Costello, Christy Moore and Joe Jackson along the way. After qualifying as a lawyer in the mid-eighties, Kieran left home for France and Germany in order to avoid being drafted into the legal profession! He came back home to Ireland in 1989 to record his first album, Brand New Star. It contained the songs Brand New Star and Just Around The Corner, which came to the attention of Mary Black. She recorded both songs for her album, Babes In The Wood. In 1994 Kieran followed up Brand New Star with the album New Day, which contained his chart-topping version of The Four Tops' Reach Out (I'll Be There). In 1998 he released the album Worse Than Pride, which contained the Top 10 single Out Of My Head. It was the second most played song on Irish radio that year. Worse Than Pride achieved double platinum status nine months after it was released. Red-Letter Day followed this in 2000, and contained the classic Reasons To Leave. In the winter of 2002, Kieran released the compilation, Out Of My Head... The Best Of Kieran Goss, which was intended to act as a resumé of his work up to that point and to give him a breather while he holed up to write. His sixth studio album, Blue Sky Sunrise, was recorded in Tennessee and produced by Rodney Crowell and Peter Coleman. It was released in September 2005, and the first single from it; Clear Day, was an instant hit which was picked up by the Progressive Building Society for use in their television advertising campaign. Kieran Goss Trio Live, Kieran's first ever live album, was released in June 2008 to great critical acclaim. His latest studio album, I'll Be Seeing You, was released in February 2009. I'll Be Seeing You: Turning Heartache Into Art Kieran Goss left Ireland for Austin, Texas, to record his eighth solo album. I'll Be Seeing You took shape in the Texan heat during a handful of loose, live sessions with the aid of co-producer and musician, Gabe Rhodes. There's a remarkable, reflective maturity to I'll Be Seeing You which in many ways reflects Goss's personal life, which has been beset by turmoil over the last couple of years. During the making of the album he lost both his mother and his young sister-in-law to cancer. Then, shortly before his mother passed away, his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. Luckily her treatment was successful and two years on, she remains cancer-free. Perhaps as a result of all this, I'll Be Seeing You may be the artist's most direct work yet. The way I write has always been from the heart, Goss says, and I'm less afraid to be open and display vulnerability in my writing as I get older, to dig deep into how we process life, how we play the cards we're dealt. The writing and production on the album is lean and focused throughout. The beautifully crafted songs are supported by spare, spacious arrangements and judicious use of harmony vocals. The opening track, One Boy's Treasure, is a series of nostalgic snapshots of precious memories which concludes with the realisation that nothing's lost that I can't find and sets the tone for this thoughtful, hopeful album. There's plenty of Goss's trademark sunny melodies to be found here too. The wonderful fizz of The Reason Why and The One That Got Away balance out Goss's ruminations on loss on the title track and love lost on Into Your Arms and carry the album along to the reflective shuffle of the closing track, Make The Morning Shine, which is a prayer for peace in the midst of strife, and which has one of the most beautifully uplifting outros ever heard on record. Much has been made of Goss's masterful stagecraftin the words of country music legend Don Williams, his amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way. On I'll Be Seeing You, arguably for the first time in Goss's career, the lyrical and melodic promise of his excellent early work, married to the spare, restrained production has crystallised to bridge the gap between his live shows and his recordings. While it may be premature to use the words career-defining album this early on in his career, that's very close to what I'll Be Seeing You feels like.
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.50
One Man, one guitar and a voice sent express mail from heaven. Time Out Magazine Following the huge success of his recent special guest appearances in the UK with Eddi Reader and Fairport Convention, Kieran Goss will be returning to England to headline his own solo tour in November 2012 and the good news is, he's coming to Bath! Long hailed as one of Ireland's leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss's music has won him fans across the globe. But if his songs have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend. Live on stage is where Kieran Goss really shines. The sense of fun is tremendous, the playing first rate and the songs are sheer quality. The encores were genuine, but only because the man is too. The Irish Times Kieran Goss is one of the most gifted performers around today. He has an amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way. This guy is the real deal, and that's what makes him the star he is. Don Williams "I've toured with Kieran and watched him perform many times. I've seen him win the hearts of everyone in the room, not just with his great songs and instinctive musicality, but with his warmth and humour. It's the performance of an artist at the top of his game, delivered with intelligence and integrity... Kieran Goss is one of Ireland's national treasures. Rodney Crowell This is a rare chance to see one of Ireland's 'national treasures' performing live and solo. Don't miss it! Biography Kieran Goss was born and raised in County Down, Northern Ireland. He was just nine years old when he got his first guitar. Growing up in a big family with diverse musical tastes meant that early on he was hearing the music of Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra and The Rolling Stones. These varied influences fermented into the brew that gives Kieran his own unique sound. Kieran supported himself while a law student in Belfast by playing club gigs and the University Students Union, earning himself support slots for Elvis Costello, Christy Moore and Joe Jackson along the way. After qualifying as a lawyer in the mid-eighties, Kieran left home for France and Germany in order to avoid being drafted into the legal profession! He came back home to Ireland in 1989 to record his first album, Brand New Star. It contained the songs Brand New Star and Just Around The Corner, which came to the attention of Mary Black. She recorded both songs for her album, Babes In The Wood. In 1994 Kieran followed up Brand New Star with the album New Day, which contained his chart-topping version of The Four Tops' Reach Out (I'll Be There). In 1998 he released the album Worse Than Pride, which contained the Top 10 single Out Of My Head. It was the second most played song on Irish radio that year. Worse Than Pride achieved double platinum status nine months after it was released. Red-Letter Day followed this in 2000, and contained the classic Reasons To Leave. In the winter of 2002, Kieran released the compilation, Out Of My Head... The Best Of Kieran Goss, which was intended to act as a resumé of his work up to that point and to give him a breather while he holed up to write. His sixth studio album, Blue Sky Sunrise, was recorded in Tennessee and produced by Rodney Crowell and Peter Coleman. It was released in September 2005, and the first single from it; Clear Day, was an instant hit which was picked up by the Progressive Building Society for use in their television advertising campaign. Kieran Goss Trio Live, Kieran's first ever live album, was released in June 2008 to great critical acclaim. His latest studio album, I'll Be Seeing You, was released in February 2009. I'll Be Seeing You: Turning Heartache Into Art Kieran Goss left Ireland for Austin, Texas, to record his eighth solo album. I'll Be Seeing You took shape in the Texan heat during a handful of loose, live sessions with the aid of co-producer and musician, Gabe Rhodes. There's a remarkable, reflective maturity to I'll Be Seeing You which in many ways reflects Goss's personal life, which has been beset by turmoil over the last couple of years. During the making of the album he lost both his mother and his young sister-in-law to cancer. Then, shortly before his mother passed away, his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. Luckily her treatment was successful and two years on, she remains cancer-free. Perhaps as a result of all this, I'll Be Seeing You may be the artist's most direct work yet. The way I write has always been from the heart, Goss says, and I'm less afraid to be open and display vulnerability in my writing as I get older, to dig deep into how we process life, how we play the cards we're dealt. The writing and production on the album is lean and focused throughout. The beautifully crafted songs are supported by spare, spacious arrangements and judicious use of harmony vocals. The opening track, One Boy's Treasure, is a series of nostalgic snapshots of precious memories which concludes with the realisation that nothing's lost that I can't find and sets the tone for this thoughtful, hopeful album. There's plenty of Goss's trademark sunny melodies to be found here too. The wonderful fizz of The Reason Why and The One That Got Away balance out Goss's ruminations on loss on the title track and love lost on Into Your Arms and carry the album along to the reflective shuffle of the closing track, Make The Morning Shine, which is a prayer for peace in the midst of strife, and which has one of the most beautifully uplifting outros ever heard on record. Much has been made of Goss's masterful stagecraftin the words of country music legend Don Williams, his amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way. On I'll Be Seeing You, arguably for the first time in Goss's career, the lyrical and melodic promise of his excellent early work, married to the spare, restrained production has crystallised to bridge the gap between his live shows and his recordings. While it may be premature to use the words career-defining album this early on in his career, that's very close to what I'll Be Seeing You feels like.
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.50
The Roving Crows
Winner of 'Top Celtic Rock Band' and 'Top Fiddle Player - Irish Music Awards 2012. "Genuinely the next big thing on the folk scene" Andy O'Hare, BBC (2011) Formed in early 2009 The Crows inexhaustible energy gives them stand alone status in the up-surging live music scene; boasting fiery fiddle playing, trumpet, guitar, drums, bass and vocals. Described as completely unique and uncontainable, an original Celtic vibe, also drawing influences from genres including jazz, ska, folk, kleizmer and blues. An unbridled festival sound. Recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios with acclaimed producer Nick Brine (Oasis, Bruce Springsteen, The Darkness) the latest album by The Roving Crows promises an exciting musical journey. The 2012 album tour begins on the 17th March at Gloucester Guildhall and takes them across the UK and Ireland to Wychwood Festival, Purbeck Folk festival, Nibley Festival, Cambridge Folk Club, Gosport Festival, Lichfield Guildhall, Lakefest,, Lisdoonvarna and Cork amongst many more! http://www.rovingcrows.com/
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Winner of 'Top Celtic Rock Band' and 'Top Fiddle Player - Irish Music Awards 2012. "Genuinely the next big thing on the folk scene" Andy O'Hare, BBC (2011) Formed in early 2009 The Crows inexhaustible energy gives them stand alone status in the up-surging live music scene; boasting fiery fiddle playing, trumpet, guitar, drums, bass and vocals. Described as completely unique and uncontainable, an original Celtic vibe, also drawing influences from genres including jazz, ska, folk, kleizmer and blues. An unbridled festival sound. Recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios with acclaimed producer Nick Brine (Oasis, Bruce Springsteen, The Darkness) the latest album by The Roving Crows promises an exciting musical journey. The 2012 album tour begins on the 17th March at Gloucester Guildhall and takes them across the UK and Ireland to Wychwood Festival, Purbeck Folk festival, Nibley Festival, Cambridge Folk Club, Gosport Festival, Lichfield Guildhall, Lakefest,, Lisdoonvarna and Cork amongst many more! http://www.rovingcrows.com/
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Roy Bailey And Tony Benn - The Writing On The Wall
A witty, perceptive and thought provoking show of songs and stories. They have performed the show across Britain at the Celtic Connections Festival, the Hay-on-Wye Literary Festival, the Purcell Rooms on the South Bank and received a standing ovation from 9000 people at the Cambridge Folk Festival in 2000. Tony's stories recall memories and anecdotes from a lifetime at the forefront of British politics, illuminating and extremely funny. Tony is one of this country's best loved public figures. On retiring after 50 years in the House of Commons he declared he was retiring "...in order to spend more time in politics." Roy is a truly international artist who has appeared on stage, television and radio around the world, from Vancouver to Sydney, Cape Town to Stockholm. In 1998 he gave a hugely successful concert at London's Royal Albert Hall celebrating 40 years as a performer. Tony considers him "The greatest socialist folksinger of his generation." For this programme they won Best Live Act at BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2003. Majestic. Provocative. Quietly inspiring ~ MOJO What comes across most strongly is their idealism, their principles, their sincerity, their love for what they do and audiences sense this immediately. They bring politics to life with such fire they're the hottest tickets at Celtic Connections ~ The Scotsman http://www.roybailey.net http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Benn
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Cambridge St Paul's Centre
Price: £20.00
A witty, perceptive and thought provoking show of songs and stories. They have performed the show across Britain at the Celtic Connections Festival, the Hay-on-Wye Literary Festival, the Purcell Rooms on the South Bank and received a standing ovation from 9000 people at the Cambridge Folk Festival in 2000. Tony's stories recall memories and anecdotes from a lifetime at the forefront of British politics, illuminating and extremely funny. Tony is one of this country's best loved public figures. On retiring after 50 years in the House of Commons he declared he was retiring "...in order to spend more time in politics." Roy is a truly international artist who has appeared on stage, television and radio around the world, from Vancouver to Sydney, Cape Town to Stockholm. In 1998 he gave a hugely successful concert at London's Royal Albert Hall celebrating 40 years as a performer. Tony considers him "The greatest socialist folksinger of his generation." For this programme they won Best Live Act at BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2003. Majestic. Provocative. Quietly inspiring ~ MOJO What comes across most strongly is their idealism, their principles, their sincerity, their love for what they do and audiences sense this immediately. They bring politics to life with such fire they're the hottest tickets at Celtic Connections ~ The Scotsman http://www.roybailey.net http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Benn
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Cambridge St Paul's Centre
Price: £20.00
Cast In Time With 'the Land Remains'
A journey across the lands and oceans of our past, telling the true stories of the many thousands of English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish people driven from their homes and lands by cruel landlords and corrupt governments. Using music, songs and script interwoven with silhouettes and beautiful pictures as a backdrop, Cast in Time will carry you back to a time where little had changed in hundreds of years until power, greed and industry forced people away from the life they knew and loved. With powerful lead vocals and harmonies, this eight strong group playing tenor, 6 and 12 string guitars, keyboard, mandolin, fiddle, double bass, accordion, bouzouki, flute and recorder will leave you with a truly memorable musical experience. Supper is provided (extra £2).
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Gillingham Methodist Church
Price: £10.00
A journey across the lands and oceans of our past, telling the true stories of the many thousands of English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish people driven from their homes and lands by cruel landlords and corrupt governments. Using music, songs and script interwoven with silhouettes and beautiful pictures as a backdrop, Cast in Time will carry you back to a time where little had changed in hundreds of years until power, greed and industry forced people away from the life they knew and loved. With powerful lead vocals and harmonies, this eight strong group playing tenor, 6 and 12 string guitars, keyboard, mandolin, fiddle, double bass, accordion, bouzouki, flute and recorder will leave you with a truly memorable musical experience. Supper is provided (extra £2).
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Gillingham Methodist Church
Price: £10.00
Cast In Time With 'the Land Remains'
A journey across the lands and oceans of our past, telling the true stories of the many thousands of English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish people driven from their homes and lands by cruel landlords and corrupt governments. Using music, songs and script interwoven with silhouettes and beautiful pictures as a backdrop, Cast in Time will carry you back to a time where little had changed in hundreds of years until power, greed and industry forced people away from the life they knew and loved. With powerful lead vocals and harmonies, this eight strong group playing tenor, 6 and 12 string guitars, keyboard, mandolin, fiddle, double bass, accordion, bouzouki, flute and recorder will leave you with a truly memorable musical experience. Supper is provided (extra £2).
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Gillingham Methodist Church
Price: £8.00
A journey across the lands and oceans of our past, telling the true stories of the many thousands of English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish people driven from their homes and lands by cruel landlords and corrupt governments. Using music, songs and script interwoven with silhouettes and beautiful pictures as a backdrop, Cast in Time will carry you back to a time where little had changed in hundreds of years until power, greed and industry forced people away from the life they knew and loved. With powerful lead vocals and harmonies, this eight strong group playing tenor, 6 and 12 string guitars, keyboard, mandolin, fiddle, double bass, accordion, bouzouki, flute and recorder will leave you with a truly memorable musical experience. Supper is provided (extra £2).
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Gillingham Methodist Church
Price: £8.00
Nick Harper
Son of the legendary UK singer-songwriter Roy Harper, Nick was born in London and raised in Wiltshire. Having played the guitar from the age of 10 and surrounded by the likes of Keith Moon, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and Dave Gilmour as he grew up, it was no surprise when Nick made his recording debut on his father's Whatever Happened to Jugula? In 1985. Nick's talent and energy entranced Roy's fans and it was inevitable that he would begin touring and recording in his own right. The 1994 EP Light at the End of the Kennel was swiftly followed by his powerful 1995 debut long player Seed prompting The Independent to describe him as "hugely talented". In 1996 Nick met Squeeze frontman and songwriter Glenn Tilbrook. Tilbrook was so impressed that he offered Nick a job playing with and supporting Squeeze and promptly signed Nick to his own label, Quixotic Records. Following tours in the UK, USA and Japan, Nick recorded the 1998 album Smithereens with Tilbrook as producer. This album and subsequent 40 date solo tour, including dates in New York and Glastonbury, confirmed Nick as a formidable talent in his own right. "If imagination, energy and bags of talent were the only factors in making a successful pop career, few would deny that Squeeze man Glenn Tilbrook has backed a winner in Nick HarperSplendid stuff" - MOJO magazine. He teamed up with Tilbrook again on 2000's highly acclaimed album Harperspace. This is the album that confirmed his position at the forefront of a new generation of British Acoustic Performers. "Nick Harper has a quality that stands head and shoulders above anything else you are likely to encounterThe Verse Time Forgot from the new album 'Harperspace' is as close to a perfect song as you are likely to get." Edinburgh Evening News To call Nick a superlative singer/songwriter could put his highly lauded guitar talent in the shade, and to call him a guitarist's guitarist might slight his distinctive, soulful voice and passionate songs. Not forgetting the wild ride that is one of his live shows - from personal introspection to biting political satire via a charmingly caustic wit that would make Groucho Marx proud. He often segues from his own compositions to well-loved covers he makes his own - he takes on Presley, Zappa, Jeff Buckley, Led Zeppelin, Monty Python and Public Enemy (yes, on an acoustic guitar). He also has the alarming ability to break guitar strings almost by sheer force of will and then change them without dropping a beat. For over a decade, he has been dazzling audiences and reviewers alike with this heady mix of virtuosity, boyish charm, showmanship and sheer bravado. His talent and showmanship were recognised in 2003 with a (Glasgow) Herald Fringe Angel award for excellence in live music during his Edinburgh Festival run. "Harper has so much musicianship in him that it just leaks out all over the place." The Times After 6 studio albums, a double live CD and 2 EPs (including Instrumental, a stunning display of his guitar talents), Nick's work is still as fresh and vital as that of his first solo release in 1994. The recently released sixth studio album, Miracles For Beginners, was a return to a more stripped-down acoustic based style, from the folk tale of the meeting of King Henry 8th and Francis 1st in 1520 in The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold. to a beautiful latin tinged paean to the the Bolivian President Evo Morales in Evo. But, as with his highly personal 2004 "family album" Blood Songs, he still has time to sing about the most important things in his world - family, friends, love, life. 2010 saw the release of Nicks 10th CD The Last Guitar. An eclectic mix of 12 songs showing off Nick's unabashed individuality and bold choices allied to a new maturity. Included are a gumshoe detective story called Pop Fiction; One of the 38, a dedication to the trekkers on the Everest trail and Silly Daddy, which has the recording debut of his daughter Lily. Between solo albums, Nick tours with a vengeance. In the first 8 months of 2005 alone, he'd traversed the UK from Devon to the most northerly point in Scotland, along with 2 dates in Holland and acclaimed sets at Glastonbury, Beautiful Days (with his band Sleeper Cell), Oysterband's Big Session and other festivals including 2 tsunami benefit gigs in Thailand.
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Son of the legendary UK singer-songwriter Roy Harper, Nick was born in London and raised in Wiltshire. Having played the guitar from the age of 10 and surrounded by the likes of Keith Moon, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and Dave Gilmour as he grew up, it was no surprise when Nick made his recording debut on his father's Whatever Happened to Jugula? In 1985. Nick's talent and energy entranced Roy's fans and it was inevitable that he would begin touring and recording in his own right. The 1994 EP Light at the End of the Kennel was swiftly followed by his powerful 1995 debut long player Seed prompting The Independent to describe him as "hugely talented". In 1996 Nick met Squeeze frontman and songwriter Glenn Tilbrook. Tilbrook was so impressed that he offered Nick a job playing with and supporting Squeeze and promptly signed Nick to his own label, Quixotic Records. Following tours in the UK, USA and Japan, Nick recorded the 1998 album Smithereens with Tilbrook as producer. This album and subsequent 40 date solo tour, including dates in New York and Glastonbury, confirmed Nick as a formidable talent in his own right. "If imagination, energy and bags of talent were the only factors in making a successful pop career, few would deny that Squeeze man Glenn Tilbrook has backed a winner in Nick HarperSplendid stuff" - MOJO magazine. He teamed up with Tilbrook again on 2000's highly acclaimed album Harperspace. This is the album that confirmed his position at the forefront of a new generation of British Acoustic Performers. "Nick Harper has a quality that stands head and shoulders above anything else you are likely to encounterThe Verse Time Forgot from the new album 'Harperspace' is as close to a perfect song as you are likely to get." Edinburgh Evening News To call Nick a superlative singer/songwriter could put his highly lauded guitar talent in the shade, and to call him a guitarist's guitarist might slight his distinctive, soulful voice and passionate songs. Not forgetting the wild ride that is one of his live shows - from personal introspection to biting political satire via a charmingly caustic wit that would make Groucho Marx proud. He often segues from his own compositions to well-loved covers he makes his own - he takes on Presley, Zappa, Jeff Buckley, Led Zeppelin, Monty Python and Public Enemy (yes, on an acoustic guitar). He also has the alarming ability to break guitar strings almost by sheer force of will and then change them without dropping a beat. For over a decade, he has been dazzling audiences and reviewers alike with this heady mix of virtuosity, boyish charm, showmanship and sheer bravado. His talent and showmanship were recognised in 2003 with a (Glasgow) Herald Fringe Angel award for excellence in live music during his Edinburgh Festival run. "Harper has so much musicianship in him that it just leaks out all over the place." The Times After 6 studio albums, a double live CD and 2 EPs (including Instrumental, a stunning display of his guitar talents), Nick's work is still as fresh and vital as that of his first solo release in 1994. The recently released sixth studio album, Miracles For Beginners, was a return to a more stripped-down acoustic based style, from the folk tale of the meeting of King Henry 8th and Francis 1st in 1520 in The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold. to a beautiful latin tinged paean to the the Bolivian President Evo Morales in Evo. But, as with his highly personal 2004 "family album" Blood Songs, he still has time to sing about the most important things in his world - family, friends, love, life. 2010 saw the release of Nicks 10th CD The Last Guitar. An eclectic mix of 12 songs showing off Nick's unabashed individuality and bold choices allied to a new maturity. Included are a gumshoe detective story called Pop Fiction; One of the 38, a dedication to the trekkers on the Everest trail and Silly Daddy, which has the recording debut of his daughter Lily. Between solo albums, Nick tours with a vengeance. In the first 8 months of 2005 alone, he'd traversed the UK from Devon to the most northerly point in Scotland, along with 2 dates in Holland and acclaimed sets at Glastonbury, Beautiful Days (with his band Sleeper Cell), Oysterband's Big Session and other festivals including 2 tsunami benefit gigs in Thailand.
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £10.00
Jonny Kearney And Lucy Farrell
We're delighted to welcome back one of the country's most talented duos, Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell. Delicate, haunting and heartbreaking are just a few of the words that have been used to describe Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell's music. After meeting at Newcastle University six years ago, they formed an unlikely alliance unlikely because Jonny with his bittersweet kitchen-sink dramas, shows sympathy with American storytellers like Bob Dylan and Tom Waits, while Lucy's traditional folkie upbringing and vocal style couldn't be more English. Just as likely to appeal to fans of Gillian Welch and the Low Anthem as the traditional folk world, their six-track EP entitled The North Farm Sessions received four stars from the Guardian and Q, BBC Radio 1, 2 and 6 airplay, and sold heavily on tour supports with The Unthanks and Bellowhead, and at summer festivals including Green Man, End of the Roadand Cambridge. To The Boy from The North Farm Sessions EP is being used in an independent Irish film staring Andy Serkis entitled Death of A Hero, which premiered recently at Toronto Film Festival. Eighteen months after their acclaimed debut EP, Jonny and Lucy finally release their debut album, Kite, produced by Adrian McNally (The Unthanks), It speaks volumes about the quality and quantity of their songwriting that none of the EP tracks feature on the debut album. 'Such a beautiful record' Lauren Laverne, BBC 6Music 'Delicate, thoughtful and intimate' four stars, the Guardian 'Folk music's best kept secret' Uncut This show takes place at the Kings Arms, one of our favourite small venues (and ale houses) in the city just an eight-minute walk from Deansgate. http://www.jonnyandlucy.com/ http://www.heymanchester.com/
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester The King's Arms
Price: £8.00
We're delighted to welcome back one of the country's most talented duos, Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell. Delicate, haunting and heartbreaking are just a few of the words that have been used to describe Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell's music. After meeting at Newcastle University six years ago, they formed an unlikely alliance unlikely because Jonny with his bittersweet kitchen-sink dramas, shows sympathy with American storytellers like Bob Dylan and Tom Waits, while Lucy's traditional folkie upbringing and vocal style couldn't be more English. Just as likely to appeal to fans of Gillian Welch and the Low Anthem as the traditional folk world, their six-track EP entitled The North Farm Sessions received four stars from the Guardian and Q, BBC Radio 1, 2 and 6 airplay, and sold heavily on tour supports with The Unthanks and Bellowhead, and at summer festivals including Green Man, End of the Roadand Cambridge. To The Boy from The North Farm Sessions EP is being used in an independent Irish film staring Andy Serkis entitled Death of A Hero, which premiered recently at Toronto Film Festival. Eighteen months after their acclaimed debut EP, Jonny and Lucy finally release their debut album, Kite, produced by Adrian McNally (The Unthanks), It speaks volumes about the quality and quantity of their songwriting that none of the EP tracks feature on the debut album. 'Such a beautiful record' Lauren Laverne, BBC 6Music 'Delicate, thoughtful and intimate' four stars, the Guardian 'Folk music's best kept secret' Uncut This show takes place at the Kings Arms, one of our favourite small venues (and ale houses) in the city just an eight-minute walk from Deansgate. http://www.jonnyandlucy.com/ http://www.heymanchester.com/
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Manchester The King's Arms
Price: £8.00
The Wheel Of The Year
The Wheel of the Year is a truly fabulous and unique celebration of the annual cycle. It takes you on a passionate and exciting journey through the passages of history, whilst inviting you to experience the many magical festivals and traditions of the passing seasons. The superb lyrics of Rose Blakeley are highly descriptive and are brought to life by the powerful and atmospheric music of Garry Blakeley (Feast of Fiddles). His stunning compositions are a beautiful combination of folk rock arrangements, slow airs and driving traditional tunes, which weave in and out of the rich, evocative narration of selected poetry and stories by Jane Downes (The Catsfield Steamers).
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012
Time: open 7.00pm - 7.30pm start
Venue: Eastbourne Underground Theatre
Price: £10.00
The Wheel of the Year is a truly fabulous and unique celebration of the annual cycle. It takes you on a passionate and exciting journey through the passages of history, whilst inviting you to experience the many magical festivals and traditions of the passing seasons. The superb lyrics of Rose Blakeley are highly descriptive and are brought to life by the powerful and atmospheric music of Garry Blakeley (Feast of Fiddles). His stunning compositions are a beautiful combination of folk rock arrangements, slow airs and driving traditional tunes, which weave in and out of the rich, evocative narration of selected poetry and stories by Jane Downes (The Catsfield Steamers).
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012
Time: open 7.00pm - 7.30pm start
Venue: Eastbourne Underground Theatre
Price: £10.00
Hot Club Of Cowtown
Comprising Elana James on fiddle and Whit Smith on a 1925 Gibson guitar both also sharing lead vocal duties plus the astonishingly percussive slap-bass of Jake Erwin (also on backing vocals), the trio combined ultra-sharp individual and ensemble musicianship with winningly extrovert pizzazz. Their wider repertoire foregrounded the close connections between Western swing and gypsy jazz' HEARTACHE has rarely sounded so breezily upbeat as in the hands of this scintillating Texas-based threesome, whose contemporary spin on classic Western swing attains a natural apotheosis on their latest album
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield Cathedral
Price: £16.50
Comprising Elana James on fiddle and Whit Smith on a 1925 Gibson guitar both also sharing lead vocal duties plus the astonishingly percussive slap-bass of Jake Erwin (also on backing vocals), the trio combined ultra-sharp individual and ensemble musicianship with winningly extrovert pizzazz. Their wider repertoire foregrounded the close connections between Western swing and gypsy jazz' HEARTACHE has rarely sounded so breezily upbeat as in the hands of this scintillating Texas-based threesome, whose contemporary spin on classic Western swing attains a natural apotheosis on their latest album
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sheffield Cathedral
Price: £16.50
O'hooley & Tidow
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Musician
Price: £10.00
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Musician
Price: £10.00
Martyn Joseph
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Martyn Joseph is as performer like no other. Touring in support of a brand new studio album, shades of Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews there may be but he stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives. Britain`s best kept secreta challenging songwriter and a compelling courageous live performer - MoJo 4* review One of the most charismatic and electrifying performers in Britain todaytough and passionate Tom Robinson BBC 6 music One of acoustic music's most original voices, and most forward looking of his generation of singer/songwriters Q Magazine Tickets £14 More info http://martynjoseph.net
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £14.00
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Martyn Joseph is as performer like no other. Touring in support of a brand new studio album, shades of Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews there may be but he stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives. Britain`s best kept secreta challenging songwriter and a compelling courageous live performer - MoJo 4* review One of the most charismatic and electrifying performers in Britain todaytough and passionate Tom Robinson BBC 6 music One of acoustic music's most original voices, and most forward looking of his generation of singer/songwriters Q Magazine Tickets £14 More info http://martynjoseph.net
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £14.00
Appalachian Roots (riley Baugus & Ira Bernstein)
Appalachian Roots (Riley Baugus & Ira Bernstein) return to Reeth by popular demand. Fiddles & feet, banjos & ballads from North Carolina & beyond.
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012
Time: from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Price: £14.00
Appalachian Roots (Riley Baugus & Ira Bernstein) return to Reeth by popular demand. Fiddles & feet, banjos & ballads from North Carolina & beyond.
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012
Time: from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Price: £14.00
Appalachian Roots (riley Baugus & Ira Bernstein)
Appalachian Roots (Riley Baugus & Ira Bernstein) return to Reeth by popular demand. Fiddles & feet, banjos & ballads from North Carolina & beyond.
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012
Time: from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Price: £7.00
Appalachian Roots (Riley Baugus & Ira Bernstein) return to Reeth by popular demand. Fiddles & feet, banjos & ballads from North Carolina & beyond.
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012
Time: from 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Price: £7.00
Hot Club Of Cowtown
The story begins with a classic musical travel adventure: an ad in the music section of New York City's Village Voice. In the mid-'90s Elana James was looking to join a "gigging band" when Whit Smith answered her ad. Though he had no shows on the books, Whit somehow convinced Elana to come down to his East Village apartment and rock out for an evening just to see what would happen. When she arrived, he opened the door in big furry slippers and the rest is history. More than a decade later, the Hot Club of Cowtown has grown to be the most globe-trotting, hard-swinging Western Swing trio on the planet. From early days busking for tips in San Diego's Balboa Park, the band has grown and developed into a formidable international sensation. The Hot Club's ever-growing presence on the international festival scene has grown with its relentless touring over the years alongside the release of five critically acclaimed CDs on American Roots label HighTone Records. In August 2008 the Hot Club's sixth CD, "The Best of the Hot Club of Cowtown," a hand-picked, band-picked, twenty-song retrospective, was released by Shout!Factory. After a two-year hiatus during 2005-2007 the band went its separate ways, reuniting in 2008 with a packed tour schedule and a new studio CD of original material slated for release in early 2009. In the meantime, some things haven't changed. The band--Elana James on violin and vocals, Whit Smith on guitar and vocals, and Jake Erwin on bass and vocals--still swings harder than ever as it continues to develop it's unique, ever-evolving sound. This journey, which began with the roots of the Hot Jazz era, Americana music, vintage pop and folk music, continues to unfold into the new sound of the group's original songs. In the United States, the Hot Club of Cowtown has been featured on All Things Considered, The Grand Ol' Opry, $40 Dollars a Day with Rachel Ray, Mountain Stage, A Prairie Home Companion, and numerous other radio and television programs. In the UK they have appeared extensively on BBC Radio with Bob Harris and Andy Kershaw, and on BBC TV's "Later" with Jools Holland, the "Live From Glastonbury Festival" broadcast, as well as throughout the UK at festivals, theatres, and clubs. Among the youngest members ever to be inducted into the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame, in 2006 they also toured as musical ambassadors for the US State Department and were honored to be the first American band ever to tour in Azerbaijan. These days, tours with Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, the Mavericks and others keep the Hot Club of Cowtown busy dazzling new audiences both nationally and internationally throughout much of the year. ______________________ SELECTED PRESS QUOTES: Unfussy and unpretentious, their blend of down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation harks back to a lost era of so-called western swing. When they plunge into Orange Blossom Special your thoughts turn not so much to runaway trains as to a B-52 tearing up a runway. - Clive Davis, The Times Perhaps the first thing one notices when listening to the Hot Club of Cowtown is its lack of irony, self-consciousness and forced hipness in embracing a style of music that so easily lends itself to such thingsStylistically, the band steps out from the shadow of its influences to become more than a faithful retro band that likes to raise its tempo every now and then. It's writing more of its own songs and varying its delivery conscious always that above all else, the music is for dancing and an old-fashioned good time. - Neil Strauss, New York Times Spirit, originality and skill that would surely have impressed Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt back in the 1930s. - Robin Denselow, The Guardian
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £16.50
The story begins with a classic musical travel adventure: an ad in the music section of New York City's Village Voice. In the mid-'90s Elana James was looking to join a "gigging band" when Whit Smith answered her ad. Though he had no shows on the books, Whit somehow convinced Elana to come down to his East Village apartment and rock out for an evening just to see what would happen. When she arrived, he opened the door in big furry slippers and the rest is history. More than a decade later, the Hot Club of Cowtown has grown to be the most globe-trotting, hard-swinging Western Swing trio on the planet. From early days busking for tips in San Diego's Balboa Park, the band has grown and developed into a formidable international sensation. The Hot Club's ever-growing presence on the international festival scene has grown with its relentless touring over the years alongside the release of five critically acclaimed CDs on American Roots label HighTone Records. In August 2008 the Hot Club's sixth CD, "The Best of the Hot Club of Cowtown," a hand-picked, band-picked, twenty-song retrospective, was released by Shout!Factory. After a two-year hiatus during 2005-2007 the band went its separate ways, reuniting in 2008 with a packed tour schedule and a new studio CD of original material slated for release in early 2009. In the meantime, some things haven't changed. The band--Elana James on violin and vocals, Whit Smith on guitar and vocals, and Jake Erwin on bass and vocals--still swings harder than ever as it continues to develop it's unique, ever-evolving sound. This journey, which began with the roots of the Hot Jazz era, Americana music, vintage pop and folk music, continues to unfold into the new sound of the group's original songs. In the United States, the Hot Club of Cowtown has been featured on All Things Considered, The Grand Ol' Opry, $40 Dollars a Day with Rachel Ray, Mountain Stage, A Prairie Home Companion, and numerous other radio and television programs. In the UK they have appeared extensively on BBC Radio with Bob Harris and Andy Kershaw, and on BBC TV's "Later" with Jools Holland, the "Live From Glastonbury Festival" broadcast, as well as throughout the UK at festivals, theatres, and clubs. Among the youngest members ever to be inducted into the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame, in 2006 they also toured as musical ambassadors for the US State Department and were honored to be the first American band ever to tour in Azerbaijan. These days, tours with Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, the Mavericks and others keep the Hot Club of Cowtown busy dazzling new audiences both nationally and internationally throughout much of the year. ______________________ SELECTED PRESS QUOTES: Unfussy and unpretentious, their blend of down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation harks back to a lost era of so-called western swing. When they plunge into Orange Blossom Special your thoughts turn not so much to runaway trains as to a B-52 tearing up a runway. - Clive Davis, The Times Perhaps the first thing one notices when listening to the Hot Club of Cowtown is its lack of irony, self-consciousness and forced hipness in embracing a style of music that so easily lends itself to such thingsStylistically, the band steps out from the shadow of its influences to become more than a faithful retro band that likes to raise its tempo every now and then. It's writing more of its own songs and varying its delivery conscious always that above all else, the music is for dancing and an old-fashioned good time. - Neil Strauss, New York Times Spirit, originality and skill that would surely have impressed Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt back in the 1930s. - Robin Denselow, The Guardian
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Price: £16.50
The Broom Bezzums
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012
Time: Doors open 7.30pm
Venue: Ulpha The Browfoot Room
Price: £8.00
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012
Time: Doors open 7.30pm
Venue: Ulpha The Browfoot Room
Price: £8.00
Veronica & The Red Wine Serenaders (ita)
Veronica and her band have wowed audiences throughout the continent and are well on their way to winning the hearts of British audiences after their short debut sell-out UK tour last year. This UK tour is centred around Brooks Blues Bar date which we confidently expect to be as big a triumph as Pokey LaFarge. Not to be missed.
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Ltd
Price: £15.00
Veronica and her band have wowed audiences throughout the continent and are well on their way to winning the hearts of British audiences after their short debut sell-out UK tour last year. This UK tour is centred around Brooks Blues Bar date which we confidently expect to be as big a triumph as Pokey LaFarge. Not to be missed.
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: London The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Ltd
Price: £15.00
James Hickman & Dan Cassidy
Transatlantic folk and roots duo James Hickman and Dan Cassidy make a welcome return to Rugby Roots with a concert at Lawrence Sheriff School, Clifton Road, Rugby. Dan Cassidy (USA), a stunning violin player, provides the tunes while James Hickman (UK), brings driving guitar playing and wonderfully unique vocals to their mixture of new and old folk music. They will be presenting music from their debut album which will be available at the concert.James was born in Shrewsbury where he was raised on a diet of folk and bluegrass music. James' father (an avid bluegrass musician) taught James guitar, and by the age of thirteen James was already performing with him at sessions and folk clubs. After music college James travelled with his guitar to Ireland and then to on to Iceland, where he began working with his lifelong friend Dan Cassidy. In addition to his work with Dan, James performs all over Europe and the UK with Nathan and Quinn (formerly the Badgers) and was a member of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winners Uiscedwr. Dan, brother of the late Eva Cassidy, grew up in a musical family in Maryland, USA, gaining a solid background in music after taking up the violin on his tenth birthday. His formative years as a teenager were productive, as Dan absorbed a broad spectrum of musical styles, including classical, jazz, bluegrass, country, blues and rock. While touring professionally in the UK in the 1980's, Dan was introduced to the music of Shetland fiddler Aly Bain, which sparked his keen interest in celtic music, and the UK folk scene in general. Dan has spent the last 17 years in Iceland as a successful session musician, and has returned to the UK regularly to perform with his own group, The Dan Cassidy Swing Quartet. His list of recording credits is long and impressive.
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Rugby Lawrence Sheriff Hall
Price: £12.00
Transatlantic folk and roots duo James Hickman and Dan Cassidy make a welcome return to Rugby Roots with a concert at Lawrence Sheriff School, Clifton Road, Rugby. Dan Cassidy (USA), a stunning violin player, provides the tunes while James Hickman (UK), brings driving guitar playing and wonderfully unique vocals to their mixture of new and old folk music. They will be presenting music from their debut album which will be available at the concert.James was born in Shrewsbury where he was raised on a diet of folk and bluegrass music. James' father (an avid bluegrass musician) taught James guitar, and by the age of thirteen James was already performing with him at sessions and folk clubs. After music college James travelled with his guitar to Ireland and then to on to Iceland, where he began working with his lifelong friend Dan Cassidy. In addition to his work with Dan, James performs all over Europe and the UK with Nathan and Quinn (formerly the Badgers) and was a member of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winners Uiscedwr. Dan, brother of the late Eva Cassidy, grew up in a musical family in Maryland, USA, gaining a solid background in music after taking up the violin on his tenth birthday. His formative years as a teenager were productive, as Dan absorbed a broad spectrum of musical styles, including classical, jazz, bluegrass, country, blues and rock. While touring professionally in the UK in the 1980's, Dan was introduced to the music of Shetland fiddler Aly Bain, which sparked his keen interest in celtic music, and the UK folk scene in general. Dan has spent the last 17 years in Iceland as a successful session musician, and has returned to the UK regularly to perform with his own group, The Dan Cassidy Swing Quartet. His list of recording credits is long and impressive.
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm
Venue: Rugby Lawrence Sheriff Hall
Price: £12.00
Kreg Viesselman
To experience Kreg Viesselman's live show is to take in not only a master of delivery at work, but to be invited into an intimate and brightly lit space where you are constantly surprised by the subtle detail in his work, painted in earthen tones, but revealing great contrasts. It is intimate, yet lonesome. It is both gentle and fierce. It's nakedness and striking completeness have you transfixed from the moment he opens his mouth. The music has been called 'soul' and 'folk', for want of better terms, but 'spirit music' perhaps hits nearer the mark. Whatever one calls it, hearing Kreg Viesselman sing is an intense experience. He deals with humanity in its basic and most instinctive forms, in a style that belies a deep human intelligence and wry wit. His is a narrative voice, at once brutal and touching, which deserves its place in the canon of great American songwriters. Viesselman's last album The Pull spent several weeks at number 1 in the Euro-Americana chart after a hail of beaming reviews; his first tour of mainland Europe in 2007 began at the Paradiso in Amsterdam, opening for Willie Nelson. Kreg relocated to Oslo, Norway in 2005, where he performs live with both Meisfjord and Rasmussen, and has recently contributed a track to the compilation Hjertestups, also recorded in Norway, and The Six Sessions, recorded in Holland. His forthcoming album, If You Lose Your Light, was recorded at Harrys Gym Studio in Oslo by producer and engineer Bjarne Stensli. The album is due for a 2012 release by Sony Music Norway. 'Viesselman's songs have a sage, hardened pathos that's hardly pretty-boy stuff. It's not exactly what he says, but how he says it, wherein the genuine power lies. He delivers silvery, potent lines that are killer in substance. No disappointment here, Viesselman has a charmed beauty all his own.' Dirty Linen 'One of the few albums which warrants the listener to hanging onto the artist's every single word..without exception I found every song totally engrossing. Viesselman is an incisive writer who uses dazzling imagery. - Maverick
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £9.00
To experience Kreg Viesselman's live show is to take in not only a master of delivery at work, but to be invited into an intimate and brightly lit space where you are constantly surprised by the subtle detail in his work, painted in earthen tones, but revealing great contrasts. It is intimate, yet lonesome. It is both gentle and fierce. It's nakedness and striking completeness have you transfixed from the moment he opens his mouth. The music has been called 'soul' and 'folk', for want of better terms, but 'spirit music' perhaps hits nearer the mark. Whatever one calls it, hearing Kreg Viesselman sing is an intense experience. He deals with humanity in its basic and most instinctive forms, in a style that belies a deep human intelligence and wry wit. His is a narrative voice, at once brutal and touching, which deserves its place in the canon of great American songwriters. Viesselman's last album The Pull spent several weeks at number 1 in the Euro-Americana chart after a hail of beaming reviews; his first tour of mainland Europe in 2007 began at the Paradiso in Amsterdam, opening for Willie Nelson. Kreg relocated to Oslo, Norway in 2005, where he performs live with both Meisfjord and Rasmussen, and has recently contributed a track to the compilation Hjertestups, also recorded in Norway, and The Six Sessions, recorded in Holland. His forthcoming album, If You Lose Your Light, was recorded at Harrys Gym Studio in Oslo by producer and engineer Bjarne Stensli. The album is due for a 2012 release by Sony Music Norway. 'Viesselman's songs have a sage, hardened pathos that's hardly pretty-boy stuff. It's not exactly what he says, but how he says it, wherein the genuine power lies. He delivers silvery, potent lines that are killer in substance. No disappointment here, Viesselman has a charmed beauty all his own.' Dirty Linen 'One of the few albums which warrants the listener to hanging onto the artist's every single word..without exception I found every song totally engrossing. Viesselman is an incisive writer who uses dazzling imagery. - Maverick
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £9.00
Kreg Viesselman
To experience Kreg Viesselman's live show is to take in not only a master of delivery at work, but to be invited into an intimate and brightly lit space where you are constantly surprised by the subtle detail in his work, painted in earthen tones, but revealing great contrasts. It is intimate, yet lonesome. It is both gentle and fierce. It's nakedness and striking completeness have you transfixed from the moment he opens his mouth. The music has been called 'soul' and 'folk', for want of better terms, but 'spirit music' perhaps hits nearer the mark. Whatever one calls it, hearing Kreg Viesselman sing is an intense experience. He deals with humanity in its basic and most instinctive forms, in a style that belies a deep human intelligence and wry wit. His is a narrative voice, at once brutal and touching, which deserves its place in the canon of great American songwriters. Viesselman's last album The Pull spent several weeks at number 1 in the Euro-Americana chart after a hail of beaming reviews; his first tour of mainland Europe in 2007 began at the Paradiso in Amsterdam, opening for Willie Nelson. Kreg relocated to Oslo, Norway in 2005, where he performs live with both Meisfjord and Rasmussen, and has recently contributed a track to the compilation Hjertestups, also recorded in Norway, and The Six Sessions, recorded in Holland. His forthcoming album, If You Lose Your Light, was recorded at Harrys Gym Studio in Oslo by producer and engineer Bjarne Stensli. The album is due for a 2012 release by Sony Music Norway. 'Viesselman's songs have a sage, hardened pathos that's hardly pretty-boy stuff. It's not exactly what he says, but how he says it, wherein the genuine power lies. He delivers silvery, potent lines that are killer in substance. No disappointment here, Viesselman has a charmed beauty all his own.' Dirty Linen 'One of the few albums which warrants the listener to hanging onto the artist's every single word..without exception I found every song totally engrossing. Viesselman is an incisive writer who uses dazzling imagery. - Maverick
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £7.00
To experience Kreg Viesselman's live show is to take in not only a master of delivery at work, but to be invited into an intimate and brightly lit space where you are constantly surprised by the subtle detail in his work, painted in earthen tones, but revealing great contrasts. It is intimate, yet lonesome. It is both gentle and fierce. It's nakedness and striking completeness have you transfixed from the moment he opens his mouth. The music has been called 'soul' and 'folk', for want of better terms, but 'spirit music' perhaps hits nearer the mark. Whatever one calls it, hearing Kreg Viesselman sing is an intense experience. He deals with humanity in its basic and most instinctive forms, in a style that belies a deep human intelligence and wry wit. His is a narrative voice, at once brutal and touching, which deserves its place in the canon of great American songwriters. Viesselman's last album The Pull spent several weeks at number 1 in the Euro-Americana chart after a hail of beaming reviews; his first tour of mainland Europe in 2007 began at the Paradiso in Amsterdam, opening for Willie Nelson. Kreg relocated to Oslo, Norway in 2005, where he performs live with both Meisfjord and Rasmussen, and has recently contributed a track to the compilation Hjertestups, also recorded in Norway, and The Six Sessions, recorded in Holland. His forthcoming album, If You Lose Your Light, was recorded at Harrys Gym Studio in Oslo by producer and engineer Bjarne Stensli. The album is due for a 2012 release by Sony Music Norway. 'Viesselman's songs have a sage, hardened pathos that's hardly pretty-boy stuff. It's not exactly what he says, but how he says it, wherein the genuine power lies. He delivers silvery, potent lines that are killer in substance. No disappointment here, Viesselman has a charmed beauty all his own.' Dirty Linen 'One of the few albums which warrants the listener to hanging onto the artist's every single word..without exception I found every song totally engrossing. Viesselman is an incisive writer who uses dazzling imagery. - Maverick
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £7.00
Dick Gaughan
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £12.00
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £12.00
Dick Gaughan
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £9.00
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £9.00
State Of The Union (boo Hewerdine & Brooks Williams)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Musician
Price: £10.00
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Musician
Price: £10.00
Urban Folk Quartet
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham Village Hall
Price: £12.50
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham Village Hall
Price: £12.50
Oh Susanna
When Oh Susanna first dreamed of making music, she wanted to create songs that would stand the test of time just like the Stephen Foster classic from which she takes her name. With the release of her sixth album, SOON THE BIRDS, she has again achieved this dream with a collection of enduring songs that resonate deeper and deeper upon each listen. Her voice, always a marvel, is a haunting, expressive instrument that she uses to stunning effect on SOON THE BIRDS, a beautifully rendered album by an artist who has realized the full power of her voice as a narrative songwriter. In a career spanning just over a decade, Oh Susanna has released five critically acclaimed records noted for their contemplative, thoughtful, folk-inspired songs that transport listeners into an imaginary emotional landscape. Whether applauding a young woman's need to stand tall in the face of dire circumstances, expressing love and tenderness to a dying loved one or embodying the anger of a soldier's widow, Oh Susanna's songs aim straight for the gut. The timeless themes of love, loss and longing are expressed in soaring melodies and vivid lyrics. These songs beg careful listening. She credits Juno Award winning producer David Travers-Smith (Jane Siberry, Wailin' Jennys) with the album's rich, layered sound. The Oh Susanna/Travers-Smith collaboration yielded the integration of more than 30 musicians. The players, who read like a Who's Who of the Canadian roots music scene, include Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), renowned guitarist Kevin Breit (Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones), vocalists Ruth Moody (Wailin' Jennys) and Brenley McEachern (Madison Violet) A stand-out in terms of feeling and mood is Van Dyke Parks' arrangement of Oh Susanna's song 1941 (a bonus track available online). The legendary composer/producer (Beach Boys, Ry Cooder, Rufus Wainwright and Loudon Wainwright III) gives this ode to school friends lost to the Holocaust a truly cinematic orchestral treatment. With SOON THE BIRDS Oh Susanna brings her breathtakingly effortless countrified alto into the foreground with a collection of haunting songs that shine light into the darker areas of the human experience. 'It's a joy of an album' - Americana UK '...songs such as By Rope and Pretty Blue Eyes transport the listener to a distant, unknown world and then bring them back feeling like they've lived another life.' - Q Magazine 'Dreamy and heart-punchingly beautiful,,,, a wonderful album' - Maverick Magazine
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £10.00
When Oh Susanna first dreamed of making music, she wanted to create songs that would stand the test of time just like the Stephen Foster classic from which she takes her name. With the release of her sixth album, SOON THE BIRDS, she has again achieved this dream with a collection of enduring songs that resonate deeper and deeper upon each listen. Her voice, always a marvel, is a haunting, expressive instrument that she uses to stunning effect on SOON THE BIRDS, a beautifully rendered album by an artist who has realized the full power of her voice as a narrative songwriter. In a career spanning just over a decade, Oh Susanna has released five critically acclaimed records noted for their contemplative, thoughtful, folk-inspired songs that transport listeners into an imaginary emotional landscape. Whether applauding a young woman's need to stand tall in the face of dire circumstances, expressing love and tenderness to a dying loved one or embodying the anger of a soldier's widow, Oh Susanna's songs aim straight for the gut. The timeless themes of love, loss and longing are expressed in soaring melodies and vivid lyrics. These songs beg careful listening. She credits Juno Award winning producer David Travers-Smith (Jane Siberry, Wailin' Jennys) with the album's rich, layered sound. The Oh Susanna/Travers-Smith collaboration yielded the integration of more than 30 musicians. The players, who read like a Who's Who of the Canadian roots music scene, include Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), renowned guitarist Kevin Breit (Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones), vocalists Ruth Moody (Wailin' Jennys) and Brenley McEachern (Madison Violet) A stand-out in terms of feeling and mood is Van Dyke Parks' arrangement of Oh Susanna's song 1941 (a bonus track available online). The legendary composer/producer (Beach Boys, Ry Cooder, Rufus Wainwright and Loudon Wainwright III) gives this ode to school friends lost to the Holocaust a truly cinematic orchestral treatment. With SOON THE BIRDS Oh Susanna brings her breathtakingly effortless countrified alto into the foreground with a collection of haunting songs that shine light into the darker areas of the human experience. 'It's a joy of an album' - Americana UK '...songs such as By Rope and Pretty Blue Eyes transport the listener to a distant, unknown world and then bring them back feeling like they've lived another life.' - Q Magazine 'Dreamy and heart-punchingly beautiful,,,, a wonderful album' - Maverick Magazine
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £10.00
Oh Susanna
When Oh Susanna first dreamed of making music, she wanted to create songs that would stand the test of time just like the Stephen Foster classic from which she takes her name. With the release of her sixth album, SOON THE BIRDS, she has again achieved this dream with a collection of enduring songs that resonate deeper and deeper upon each listen. Her voice, always a marvel, is a haunting, expressive instrument that she uses to stunning effect on SOON THE BIRDS, a beautifully rendered album by an artist who has realized the full power of her voice as a narrative songwriter. In a career spanning just over a decade, Oh Susanna has released five critically acclaimed records noted for their contemplative, thoughtful, folk-inspired songs that transport listeners into an imaginary emotional landscape. Whether applauding a young woman's need to stand tall in the face of dire circumstances, expressing love and tenderness to a dying loved one or embodying the anger of a soldier's widow, Oh Susanna's songs aim straight for the gut. The timeless themes of love, loss and longing are expressed in soaring melodies and vivid lyrics. These songs beg careful listening. She credits Juno Award winning producer David Travers-Smith (Jane Siberry, Wailin' Jennys) with the album's rich, layered sound. The Oh Susanna/Travers-Smith collaboration yielded the integration of more than 30 musicians. The players, who read like a Who's Who of the Canadian roots music scene, include Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), renowned guitarist Kevin Breit (Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones), vocalists Ruth Moody (Wailin' Jennys) and Brenley McEachern (Madison Violet) A stand-out in terms of feeling and mood is Van Dyke Parks' arrangement of Oh Susanna's song 1941 (a bonus track available online). The legendary composer/producer (Beach Boys, Ry Cooder, Rufus Wainwright and Loudon Wainwright III) gives this ode to school friends lost to the Holocaust a truly cinematic orchestral treatment. With SOON THE BIRDS Oh Susanna brings her breathtakingly effortless countrified alto into the foreground with a collection of haunting songs that shine light into the darker areas of the human experience. 'It's a joy of an album' - Americana UK '...songs such as By Rope and Pretty Blue Eyes transport the listener to a distant, unknown world and then bring them back feeling like they've lived another life.' - Q Magazine 'Dreamy and heart-punchingly beautiful,,,, a wonderful album' - Maverick Magazine
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £8.00
When Oh Susanna first dreamed of making music, she wanted to create songs that would stand the test of time just like the Stephen Foster classic from which she takes her name. With the release of her sixth album, SOON THE BIRDS, she has again achieved this dream with a collection of enduring songs that resonate deeper and deeper upon each listen. Her voice, always a marvel, is a haunting, expressive instrument that she uses to stunning effect on SOON THE BIRDS, a beautifully rendered album by an artist who has realized the full power of her voice as a narrative songwriter. In a career spanning just over a decade, Oh Susanna has released five critically acclaimed records noted for their contemplative, thoughtful, folk-inspired songs that transport listeners into an imaginary emotional landscape. Whether applauding a young woman's need to stand tall in the face of dire circumstances, expressing love and tenderness to a dying loved one or embodying the anger of a soldier's widow, Oh Susanna's songs aim straight for the gut. The timeless themes of love, loss and longing are expressed in soaring melodies and vivid lyrics. These songs beg careful listening. She credits Juno Award winning producer David Travers-Smith (Jane Siberry, Wailin' Jennys) with the album's rich, layered sound. The Oh Susanna/Travers-Smith collaboration yielded the integration of more than 30 musicians. The players, who read like a Who's Who of the Canadian roots music scene, include Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), renowned guitarist Kevin Breit (Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones), vocalists Ruth Moody (Wailin' Jennys) and Brenley McEachern (Madison Violet) A stand-out in terms of feeling and mood is Van Dyke Parks' arrangement of Oh Susanna's song 1941 (a bonus track available online). The legendary composer/producer (Beach Boys, Ry Cooder, Rufus Wainwright and Loudon Wainwright III) gives this ode to school friends lost to the Holocaust a truly cinematic orchestral treatment. With SOON THE BIRDS Oh Susanna brings her breathtakingly effortless countrified alto into the foreground with a collection of haunting songs that shine light into the darker areas of the human experience. 'It's a joy of an album' - Americana UK '...songs such as By Rope and Pretty Blue Eyes transport the listener to a distant, unknown world and then bring them back feeling like they've lived another life.' - Q Magazine 'Dreamy and heart-punchingly beautiful,,,, a wonderful album' - Maverick Magazine
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Saltaire The Live Room @ Caroline's Social Club
Price: £8.00
Broom Bezzums: Shammick Acoustic
It's rare that anyone is booked at Shammick Acoustic without any of the powers that be having heard them live, but in this case an exception was made, when someone handed them a CD. Two lead singers, two multi-instrumentalists bringing to the stage fiddle, guitars, mandola, Northumbrian pipes and bass drum, topped off with soaring vocal harmonies. Andrew Cadie and Mark Bloomer seem to strike a keen balance between authentic traditional music and the creative freedom of the current songwriter/Nu-folk wave. Their credentials are certainly impressive, with Andrew having been taught fiddle and pipes by the exceptionally talented Kathryn Tickell, and Mark having perfected his guitar skills over years of regular session whilst living in Ireland. Now based in Germany, the young duo have become one of the most prominent acts in the folk scene there, and edging into the mainstream while staying true to their roots, are attracting an ever-wider audience. Their talent caught the attention of Show of Hands who have asked them to undertake support on two of their tours. Their publicity material says, Broom Bezzums is a unique, powerful live acoustic duo [with a] striking stage presence. We shall see, but there seem to be few doubts.
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
It's rare that anyone is booked at Shammick Acoustic without any of the powers that be having heard them live, but in this case an exception was made, when someone handed them a CD. Two lead singers, two multi-instrumentalists bringing to the stage fiddle, guitars, mandola, Northumbrian pipes and bass drum, topped off with soaring vocal harmonies. Andrew Cadie and Mark Bloomer seem to strike a keen balance between authentic traditional music and the creative freedom of the current songwriter/Nu-folk wave. Their credentials are certainly impressive, with Andrew having been taught fiddle and pipes by the exceptionally talented Kathryn Tickell, and Mark having perfected his guitar skills over years of regular session whilst living in Ireland. Now based in Germany, the young duo have become one of the most prominent acts in the folk scene there, and edging into the mainstream while staying true to their roots, are attracting an ever-wider audience. Their talent caught the attention of Show of Hands who have asked them to undertake support on two of their tours. Their publicity material says, Broom Bezzums is a unique, powerful live acoustic duo [with a] striking stage presence. We shall see, but there seem to be few doubts.
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
Megson
Nominated for Best Duo in 2008 / 9 / 10 and '11 at BBC Folk Awards Doors open 6pm Show starts 7pm Fully licenced bar and smoking terrace Free ample parking
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £12.50
Nominated for Best Duo in 2008 / 9 / 10 and '11 at BBC Folk Awards Doors open 6pm Show starts 7pm Fully licenced bar and smoking terrace Free ample parking
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: 6pm
Venue: Wingfield Barns
Price: £12.50
The Sounds Of Simon - A Tribute To Simon And Garfunkel
The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel. Lose yourself to nostalgia as the full band play such classics as Mrs Robinson, The Only Living Boy In New York, The Sounds of Silence and Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard as well as all the others that have established Simon as one of the most successful songwriters of all time. Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly. This is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a genuine love for some great musicians. Ben is something of an expert on Paul Simon. BBC The One Show A world class act. The Hinckley Times The lead singers have excellent diction, wonderfully balanced harmonies and above all a friendly approach to audience contact. What a treat to listen to live sound with perfect volume. The Melton Times. A musical feast for anyone who loves the songs of Paul Simon. Chris Lloyd (Talon) Our own Simon and Garfunkel. - Musician Records Their harmonies were spot on. The Outsider www.soundsofsimon.co.uk
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel. Lose yourself to nostalgia as the full band play such classics as Mrs Robinson, The Only Living Boy In New York, The Sounds of Silence and Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard as well as all the others that have established Simon as one of the most successful songwriters of all time. Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly. This is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a genuine love for some great musicians. Ben is something of an expert on Paul Simon. BBC The One Show A world class act. The Hinckley Times The lead singers have excellent diction, wonderfully balanced harmonies and above all a friendly approach to audience contact. What a treat to listen to live sound with perfect volume. The Melton Times. A musical feast for anyone who loves the songs of Paul Simon. Chris Lloyd (Talon) Our own Simon and Garfunkel. - Musician Records Their harmonies were spot on. The Outsider www.soundsofsimon.co.uk
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Rory Mcleod
Rory Mcleod - ex-circus clown and fire eater. A one man soulband, poet and storyteller, singing his own unique upbeat dance stories. A modern travelling troubadour using tap shoes, acappella, harmonica, guitar, trombone, spoons, finger cymbals, bandorea, djembe and various percussion instruments! Rory has travelled the globe for different reasons at different times, from Asia to the middle East from Gambia to Cuba, Central America, Australia, North America, Canada, Europe and other nooks and crannies of the earth. "You don't listen to McLeod you travel with him" City Hub, Sydney (Australia) "I've travelled to look for work, to mend a broken heart, to be with someone I longed for. I'd travel to visit friends and on the way I'd make new ones, I'd roam because I was curious to see what was around the next corner, sometimes I travelled to follow the warmer weather and migrate... like the birds and the big whales and fishes do". Rory Garron Frith is a musician from Stalybridge, North West England who is steadily building up a reputation for himself as a great live performer and original songwriter. Touring for the last two years as headliner and support act, he has opened shows for Imelda May, Madeleine Peyroux, Peter Green, Glen Tilbrook, John Bramwell, The Saw Dr's, Jack Bruce and Edgar Broughton. The new record is quite simply a bluesy/folk rock marvel. - Fatea reviews A work of folk based art. - 4/5 Manchester Music "One of the North West's best kept secrets - that is until now! - 4/5 Maverick
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: Doors open 7:30pm, music starts 8:00pm
Venue: Glossop The Globe Inn
Price: £10.00
Rory Mcleod - ex-circus clown and fire eater. A one man soulband, poet and storyteller, singing his own unique upbeat dance stories. A modern travelling troubadour using tap shoes, acappella, harmonica, guitar, trombone, spoons, finger cymbals, bandorea, djembe and various percussion instruments! Rory has travelled the globe for different reasons at different times, from Asia to the middle East from Gambia to Cuba, Central America, Australia, North America, Canada, Europe and other nooks and crannies of the earth. "You don't listen to McLeod you travel with him" City Hub, Sydney (Australia) "I've travelled to look for work, to mend a broken heart, to be with someone I longed for. I'd travel to visit friends and on the way I'd make new ones, I'd roam because I was curious to see what was around the next corner, sometimes I travelled to follow the warmer weather and migrate... like the birds and the big whales and fishes do". Rory Garron Frith is a musician from Stalybridge, North West England who is steadily building up a reputation for himself as a great live performer and original songwriter. Touring for the last two years as headliner and support act, he has opened shows for Imelda May, Madeleine Peyroux, Peter Green, Glen Tilbrook, John Bramwell, The Saw Dr's, Jack Bruce and Edgar Broughton. The new record is quite simply a bluesy/folk rock marvel. - Fatea reviews A work of folk based art. - 4/5 Manchester Music "One of the North West's best kept secrets - that is until now! - 4/5 Maverick
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: Doors open 7:30pm, music starts 8:00pm
Venue: Glossop The Globe Inn
Price: £10.00
Walsh & Pound
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors 7.00pm Performance 7.30pm Nominated Musician of the Year (Will Pound) BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 Labelled respectively as 'one of the most original harmonica players in Britain' and 'the UK's top Clawhammer banjoist', the two have joined forces to create a highly entertaining and astonishing live set which made its debut in May 2009 at Manchester's Chetham's School of Music to a rapturous reception. Since then they have gained critical acclaim for their live performances across the UK, including The Sage Gateshead, London's Southbank Centre and significant festivals. They have just finished recording their debut album at Rooksmere Studios, Northampton, produced by Mark Hutchinson. Prepare to be astonished by stunning vocals, frailing banjo wizardry and sounds you didn't think were possible on harmonica. This duo is destined for great things, with their ability to encompass an amazing array of musical genres with ease, energy and excellence! Tickets £12.00 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4sdj8_WtME
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £12.00
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors 7.00pm Performance 7.30pm Nominated Musician of the Year (Will Pound) BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 Labelled respectively as 'one of the most original harmonica players in Britain' and 'the UK's top Clawhammer banjoist', the two have joined forces to create a highly entertaining and astonishing live set which made its debut in May 2009 at Manchester's Chetham's School of Music to a rapturous reception. Since then they have gained critical acclaim for their live performances across the UK, including The Sage Gateshead, London's Southbank Centre and significant festivals. They have just finished recording their debut album at Rooksmere Studios, Northampton, produced by Mark Hutchinson. Prepare to be astonished by stunning vocals, frailing banjo wizardry and sounds you didn't think were possible on harmonica. This duo is destined for great things, with their ability to encompass an amazing array of musical genres with ease, energy and excellence! Tickets £12.00 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4sdj8_WtME
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £12.00
The Wheel Of The Year
The Wheel of the Year is a truly fabulous and unique celebration of the annual cycle. It takes you on a passionate and exciting journey through the passages of history, whilst inviting you to experience the many magical festivals and traditions of the passing seasons. The superb lyrics of Rose Blakeley are highly descriptive and are brought to life by the powerful and atmospheric music of Garry Blakeley (Feast of Fiddles). His stunning compositions are a beautiful combination of folk rock arrangements, slow airs and driving traditional tunes, which weave in and out of the rich, evocative narration of selected poetry and stories by Jane Downes (The Catsfield Steamers).
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: 0pen 7.30pm - 8.00pm start
Venue: Rye Community Centre
Price: £10.00
The Wheel of the Year is a truly fabulous and unique celebration of the annual cycle. It takes you on a passionate and exciting journey through the passages of history, whilst inviting you to experience the many magical festivals and traditions of the passing seasons. The superb lyrics of Rose Blakeley are highly descriptive and are brought to life by the powerful and atmospheric music of Garry Blakeley (Feast of Fiddles). His stunning compositions are a beautiful combination of folk rock arrangements, slow airs and driving traditional tunes, which weave in and out of the rich, evocative narration of selected poetry and stories by Jane Downes (The Catsfield Steamers).
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: 0pen 7.30pm - 8.00pm start
Venue: Rye Community Centre
Price: £10.00
Buddy Whittington
A lifelong Texan, Buddy Whittington 'entered the arena' on December 28, 1956, in Fort Worth, and became enamored of the electric guitar like countless kids of his vintage shortly thereafter, who were mesmerized at the reality that 'you plucked a string...'here', andthe sound came out...'over THERE.' Though no other family members played an instrument, there was always music in the home, be it emanating from the TV on Saturday evenings ('Cowtown Jamboree' and Big 'D' Jamboree were locally produced live weekly shows featuring top name country artists of the day) AM radio also featured prominently, with KXOL, KFJZ, KLIF, KKDA, WBAP, WRR and KNOK providing a wide variety of sounds and styles to open and expand a young would-be musician's ears long before the advent of 'Underground' Album Rock Radio stations like KFAD and KNUS, KTXQ 'Q102' and KZEW 'The Zoo' 98 FM. Western Swing music also played a part, as Mr. and Mrs. Whittington were big fans of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. Probably the biggest influence in young Bud's musical makeup was the record collection of his big sister, encompassing everything from British Invasion bands to R&B hits of the day, Elvis, Buddy Holly, Beatles, Stones, The Who, The Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers to 'The Temps and The Tops', Gary 'U.S.' Bond, Jimmy Reed, and Slim Harpo. A succession of fledgling musical efforts with varying degrees of success ensued, culminating in an offer by John Mayall to join The Bluesbreakers in 1993. "The band I was in at the time, 'The Sidemen', had a good friend in Mr. Jerry Thompson, who these days is President of Promoterline Inc., but back then was managing the Dallas Alley complex, where he would book us as the opening act on any number of outdoor events and shows, and we were booked as the opener for a Bluesbreakers' show.... Mr. Mayall asked me for my contact info, we stayed loosely in touch for the next two years, and when then-Bluesbreakers guitarist Coco Montoya decided it was time to hit the highway on his own, I 'received the call' and appeared on countless Mayall shows and recordings worldwide for the 15 years between 1993 and 2008, at which time the existing Bluesbreakers were 'kicked out of the nest' and the band was reformed by Mayall." Buddy's self-titled solo CD appeared in 2007, and has garnered very favorable reviews and considerable airplay. The CD, recorded at Hurricane Sound in Garland, Texas by engineer / producer / drummer / 'ubertalentedmultiinstrumentalist' Mike Gage, features performances by Gage, longtime bassist Wayne Six, co-guitarist Michael 'Mouse' Mayes, and this configuration makes up the core of the current working band. 'We can play just about anything we need to between us, as we have all 'played in different bands together' for years, and really enjoy working with each other.' says Bud, who is currently writing songs for his second solo outing.
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £18.00
A lifelong Texan, Buddy Whittington 'entered the arena' on December 28, 1956, in Fort Worth, and became enamored of the electric guitar like countless kids of his vintage shortly thereafter, who were mesmerized at the reality that 'you plucked a string...'here', andthe sound came out...'over THERE.' Though no other family members played an instrument, there was always music in the home, be it emanating from the TV on Saturday evenings ('Cowtown Jamboree' and Big 'D' Jamboree were locally produced live weekly shows featuring top name country artists of the day) AM radio also featured prominently, with KXOL, KFJZ, KLIF, KKDA, WBAP, WRR and KNOK providing a wide variety of sounds and styles to open and expand a young would-be musician's ears long before the advent of 'Underground' Album Rock Radio stations like KFAD and KNUS, KTXQ 'Q102' and KZEW 'The Zoo' 98 FM. Western Swing music also played a part, as Mr. and Mrs. Whittington were big fans of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. Probably the biggest influence in young Bud's musical makeup was the record collection of his big sister, encompassing everything from British Invasion bands to R&B hits of the day, Elvis, Buddy Holly, Beatles, Stones, The Who, The Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers to 'The Temps and The Tops', Gary 'U.S.' Bond, Jimmy Reed, and Slim Harpo. A succession of fledgling musical efforts with varying degrees of success ensued, culminating in an offer by John Mayall to join The Bluesbreakers in 1993. "The band I was in at the time, 'The Sidemen', had a good friend in Mr. Jerry Thompson, who these days is President of Promoterline Inc., but back then was managing the Dallas Alley complex, where he would book us as the opening act on any number of outdoor events and shows, and we were booked as the opener for a Bluesbreakers' show.... Mr. Mayall asked me for my contact info, we stayed loosely in touch for the next two years, and when then-Bluesbreakers guitarist Coco Montoya decided it was time to hit the highway on his own, I 'received the call' and appeared on countless Mayall shows and recordings worldwide for the 15 years between 1993 and 2008, at which time the existing Bluesbreakers were 'kicked out of the nest' and the band was reformed by Mayall." Buddy's self-titled solo CD appeared in 2007, and has garnered very favorable reviews and considerable airplay. The CD, recorded at Hurricane Sound in Garland, Texas by engineer / producer / drummer / 'ubertalentedmultiinstrumentalist' Mike Gage, features performances by Gage, longtime bassist Wayne Six, co-guitarist Michael 'Mouse' Mayes, and this configuration makes up the core of the current working band. 'We can play just about anything we need to between us, as we have all 'played in different bands together' for years, and really enjoy working with each other.' says Bud, who is currently writing songs for his second solo outing.
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Kinross Backstage at the Green Hotel
Price: £18.00
Boo Hewerdine
For his latest album, Harmonograph, Boo Hewerdine resolved to record his own versions of songs he had written for, and often with, other people. From around 400 such songs he drew up a shortlist of 140. After listening to these with the album's producer, Neil MacColl, he settled on a shorter list of around 80. Then he more or less gave up. Each morning he would arrive at the studio and simply pick whichever song he fancied doing next. He resisted any pressure simply to stack together versions of his most successful collaborations. "It's not like a CV," he says. "It's not an attempt to go 'look what I've done'." One song seemed to lead on to the next: "There just seemed to be an atmosphere emerging". That was what he was after. The twelve songs that eventually surfaced - some well-known, like the Eddi Reader hit single Patience Of Angels, some not, and some never recorded previously - became Harmonograph.
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £10.00
For his latest album, Harmonograph, Boo Hewerdine resolved to record his own versions of songs he had written for, and often with, other people. From around 400 such songs he drew up a shortlist of 140. After listening to these with the album's producer, Neil MacColl, he settled on a shorter list of around 80. Then he more or less gave up. Each morning he would arrive at the studio and simply pick whichever song he fancied doing next. He resisted any pressure simply to stack together versions of his most successful collaborations. "It's not like a CV," he says. "It's not an attempt to go 'look what I've done'." One song seemed to lead on to the next: "There just seemed to be an atmosphere emerging". That was what he was after. The twelve songs that eventually surfaced - some well-known, like the Eddi Reader hit single Patience Of Angels, some not, and some never recorded previously - became Harmonograph.
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £10.00
Boo Hewerdine
For his latest album, Harmonograph, Boo Hewerdine resolved to record his own versions of songs he had written for, and often with, other people. From around 400 such songs he drew up a shortlist of 140. After listening to these with the album's producer, Neil MacColl, he settled on a shorter list of around 80. Then he more or less gave up. Each morning he would arrive at the studio and simply pick whichever song he fancied doing next. He resisted any pressure simply to stack together versions of his most successful collaborations. "It's not like a CV," he says. "It's not an attempt to go 'look what I've done'." One song seemed to lead on to the next: "There just seemed to be an atmosphere emerging". That was what he was after. The twelve songs that eventually surfaced - some well-known, like the Eddi Reader hit single Patience Of Angels, some not, and some never recorded previously - became Harmonograph.
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £5.00
For his latest album, Harmonograph, Boo Hewerdine resolved to record his own versions of songs he had written for, and often with, other people. From around 400 such songs he drew up a shortlist of 140. After listening to these with the album's producer, Neil MacColl, he settled on a shorter list of around 80. Then he more or less gave up. Each morning he would arrive at the studio and simply pick whichever song he fancied doing next. He resisted any pressure simply to stack together versions of his most successful collaborations. "It's not like a CV," he says. "It's not an attempt to go 'look what I've done'." One song seemed to lead on to the next: "There just seemed to be an atmosphere emerging". That was what he was after. The twelve songs that eventually surfaced - some well-known, like the Eddi Reader hit single Patience Of Angels, some not, and some never recorded previously - became Harmonograph.
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £5.00
Gigspanner
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £13.00
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £13.00
Gigspanner
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £10.00
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Croydon Ruskin House
Price: £10.00
100 Club Tuesday Blues Featuring Bare Bones Boogie Band
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm - 11pm
Venue: London 100 Club
Price: £10.00
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012
Time: 7.15pm - 11pm
Venue: London 100 Club
Price: £10.00
Boo Hewerdine
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
Oh Susanna
This Canadian songstress has a voice that can pierce a heart of stone. Her superbly crafted songs often tell stories of troubled souls who rebel against their circumstances to attain a quiet dignity. These are tales of longing and love, of small town joys and pains, of our simple feelings and strong passions. These are tales that look into the hearts of us humans who are beautifully flawed. Soon The Birds is an exquisite narrative of such extraordinary beauty it should be compulsory listening for every music lover in the whole damn world. Maverick Oh Susanna's Soon The Birds is Canadian sonstrel Suzie Ungerleider's fifth album. Her country folk is often compared to Gillian Welch, and not least because songs such as By Rope and Pretty Blue Eyes transport the listener to a distant, unknown world and then bring them back feeling like they've lived another life. * * * * Q Magazine --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £11.00
This Canadian songstress has a voice that can pierce a heart of stone. Her superbly crafted songs often tell stories of troubled souls who rebel against their circumstances to attain a quiet dignity. These are tales of longing and love, of small town joys and pains, of our simple feelings and strong passions. These are tales that look into the hearts of us humans who are beautifully flawed. Soon The Birds is an exquisite narrative of such extraordinary beauty it should be compulsory listening for every music lover in the whole damn world. Maverick Oh Susanna's Soon The Birds is Canadian sonstrel Suzie Ungerleider's fifth album. Her country folk is often compared to Gillian Welch, and not least because songs such as By Rope and Pretty Blue Eyes transport the listener to a distant, unknown world and then bring them back feeling like they've lived another life. * * * * Q Magazine --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sheffield The Greystones
Price: £11.00
Bob Cheevers
The word legend is an overused one when it comes to music but in Bob Cheevers case it is the only way to describe him. It is a welcome return to the grammy award winning songwriter on his first visit to the UK in over 3 years. Bob has written and played with a huge range of music royalty including Johnny Cash and Neil Young. His mix of Americana infused stories are what makes Bob special. His lyrics are vivid stories of American life all sung with a fragility and humour that is totally captivating. Joining Bob is his good friend Dave McNeil. Bob's last 3 visit to us have all been sell outs. Looks like this will be number 4.
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Edinburgh Berits & Brown
Price: £8.00
The word legend is an overused one when it comes to music but in Bob Cheevers case it is the only way to describe him. It is a welcome return to the grammy award winning songwriter on his first visit to the UK in over 3 years. Bob has written and played with a huge range of music royalty including Johnny Cash and Neil Young. His mix of Americana infused stories are what makes Bob special. His lyrics are vivid stories of American life all sung with a fragility and humour that is totally captivating. Joining Bob is his good friend Dave McNeil. Bob's last 3 visit to us have all been sell outs. Looks like this will be number 4.
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012
Time: 8pm
Venue: Edinburgh Berits & Brown
Price: £8.00
Muddy Waters Jnr (mud Morganfield)
eldest son of the legendary Muddy Waters in a very rare gig in the s west www.mudmorganfieldsite.com
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Bideford Palladium Club
Price: £14.00
eldest son of the legendary Muddy Waters in a very rare gig in the s west www.mudmorganfieldsite.com
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Bideford Palladium Club
Price: £14.00
Buddy Whittington
Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £50.00
Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £50.00
Buddy Whittington
Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £13.00
Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £13.00
Bella Hardy's Bright Morning Star
Bella is the Winner Best Original Track 'The Herring Girl' - BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012. "Bright Morning Star" features Bella's trio with Chris Sherburn and Anna Massie.
Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £14.00
Bella is the Winner Best Original Track 'The Herring Girl' - BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012. "Bright Morning Star" features Bella's trio with Chris Sherburn and Anna Massie.
Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £14.00
Bella Hardy's Bright Morning Star
Bella is the Winner Best Original Track 'The Herring Girl' - BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012. "Bright Morning Star" features Bella's trio with Chris Sherburn and Anna Massie.
Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £7.00
Bella is the Winner Best Original Track 'The Herring Girl' - BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012. "Bright Morning Star" features Bella's trio with Chris Sherburn and Anna Massie.
Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2012
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £7.00
Lucy Ward
We are extremely pleased to be welcoming back Lucy Ward to FolkOnMonday, Lucy was a finalist in the BBC Young Folk Awards in 2009 and since then has gained an increasing audience on the folk scene, having supported the likes of Seth Lakeman, Mawkin Causley, Jez Lowe, Phil Beer, and recently supported O'Hooley & Tidow on their 2010 tour. "Lucy is a 21 year old acoustic artist from Derby. She plays guitar but... considers voice to be her first instrument and has been performing regularly since she was 14. Her sets are an eclectic mix of traditional and modern folk interpretations, interspersed with her own songs. There is a natural and easy sound to her music that is brought to life by expressive performance and breath-taking delivery. Lucy has the ability to still an audience with the strength and purity of her voice, which she uses to great effect on the unaccompanied songs that sprinkle her set." See lucywardsings.com
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
We are extremely pleased to be welcoming back Lucy Ward to FolkOnMonday, Lucy was a finalist in the BBC Young Folk Awards in 2009 and since then has gained an increasing audience on the folk scene, having supported the likes of Seth Lakeman, Mawkin Causley, Jez Lowe, Phil Beer, and recently supported O'Hooley & Tidow on their 2010 tour. "Lucy is a 21 year old acoustic artist from Derby. She plays guitar but... considers voice to be her first instrument and has been performing regularly since she was 14. Her sets are an eclectic mix of traditional and modern folk interpretations, interspersed with her own songs. There is a natural and easy sound to her music that is brought to life by expressive performance and breath-taking delivery. Lucy has the ability to still an audience with the strength and purity of her voice, which she uses to great effect on the unaccompanied songs that sprinkle her set." See lucywardsings.com
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Circus Envy's Christmas Show
Circus Envy are a rootsy five piece band equally influenced by classic rock , Americana and folk rock that has developed its own glorious acoustic sound. The act now embraces folk music roots leading to rave reviews nationally for their performances and recordings which have received national airplay. For this special show the group dip in and out of their best loved songs mixing them with seasonal gems. These still retain their band sound of guitars, cajon, bouzouki, piano and mandolin supplemented by the tight vocal harmonies that have become their trademank. The group have a self-effacing sense of humour that masks genuine friendship that seems to endear them to audiences everywhere. Great fun and a splendid way to round off the season.
Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Etton The Processed Pea
Price: £10.00
Circus Envy are a rootsy five piece band equally influenced by classic rock , Americana and folk rock that has developed its own glorious acoustic sound. The act now embraces folk music roots leading to rave reviews nationally for their performances and recordings which have received national airplay. For this special show the group dip in and out of their best loved songs mixing them with seasonal gems. These still retain their band sound of guitars, cajon, bouzouki, piano and mandolin supplemented by the tight vocal harmonies that have become their trademank. The group have a self-effacing sense of humour that masks genuine friendship that seems to endear them to audiences everywhere. Great fun and a splendid way to round off the season.
Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2012
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Etton The Processed Pea
Price: £10.00
Sarah Macdougall At The Labour Rooms
Come and see Sarah in the intimate surroundings in one of Otley's great little venues. Tickets will be £8.00 and support will be from one of our great local musicians (TBA). Dont take my word for it.... Described by the magazine Rootstime in Belgium as 'One of the greatest talents of our era, and listed as the 2nd best gig by the major UK newspaper The Independent, becoming the #1 most played artist on Canadian Galaxie Folk/Roots radio, Canadian/Swedish Sarah MacDougall is an upcoming artist who is getting known for her honest and poetic songs, blistering guitar chops, passionate performances, and unique astounding voice. She has been earning rave reviews and topping major music writers top ten album of the year lists as a songwriter since her official debut album Across the Atlantic (2009), all the while producing and engineering her own music. Born in Sweden, 24 hrs Vancouver called her 'one of the most promising exports out of Sweden since Abba', Swedish magazine Nöjesguiden recently declared her One of Sweden's best singer/songwriters. The debut Across the Atlantic got four-star reviews in such notable publications as Q magazine, the Irish Times, No Depression, and the recent album The Greatest Ones Alive has been gathering 4 and 5 star reviews since its release in August 2011. Sarah's songs have been chosen for onboard entertainment on Lufthansa airplanes twice, on the Fox TV drama '15 Love', on an ad for Roots Clothing , and she's been a semi-finalist on the International Songwriting competition with her song Crow's Lament. She has performed live on the Bob Harris BBC2 show in the UK, played several Canadian and International Festivals, performed with such notable artists as Mary Gauthier, Todd Snider, Kimmie Rhodes, and toured with Po'Girl.
Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Otley The Labour Rooms
Price: £8.00
Come and see Sarah in the intimate surroundings in one of Otley's great little venues. Tickets will be £8.00 and support will be from one of our great local musicians (TBA). Dont take my word for it.... Described by the magazine Rootstime in Belgium as 'One of the greatest talents of our era, and listed as the 2nd best gig by the major UK newspaper The Independent, becoming the #1 most played artist on Canadian Galaxie Folk/Roots radio, Canadian/Swedish Sarah MacDougall is an upcoming artist who is getting known for her honest and poetic songs, blistering guitar chops, passionate performances, and unique astounding voice. She has been earning rave reviews and topping major music writers top ten album of the year lists as a songwriter since her official debut album Across the Atlantic (2009), all the while producing and engineering her own music. Born in Sweden, 24 hrs Vancouver called her 'one of the most promising exports out of Sweden since Abba', Swedish magazine Nöjesguiden recently declared her One of Sweden's best singer/songwriters. The debut Across the Atlantic got four-star reviews in such notable publications as Q magazine, the Irish Times, No Depression, and the recent album The Greatest Ones Alive has been gathering 4 and 5 star reviews since its release in August 2011. Sarah's songs have been chosen for onboard entertainment on Lufthansa airplanes twice, on the Fox TV drama '15 Love', on an ad for Roots Clothing , and she's been a semi-finalist on the International Songwriting competition with her song Crow's Lament. She has performed live on the Bob Harris BBC2 show in the UK, played several Canadian and International Festivals, performed with such notable artists as Mary Gauthier, Todd Snider, Kimmie Rhodes, and toured with Po'Girl.
Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Otley The Labour Rooms
Price: £8.00
Eddie Martin
Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £10.00
Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Pontypool Borough Blues Club
Price: £10.00
St Agnes Fountain
Doors/real ale bar open 6.45pm for 7.30pm start. All-seated concert with unreserved seating. "Christmas starts here" ~ "It wouldn't be Christmas without St Agnes Fountain" familiar words to their many fans. Chris While, Julie Matthews, David Hughes & Chris Leslie are back in Totnes for the 2012 tour. Sold out at the Ariel Centre in 2007 and 2009. Book early! Concession only for students/U18s, available only through www.harbertonfolk.co.uk. Concert presented by and fundraising for Harberton Cricket Club www.harbertoncc.com
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2012
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: Totnes Ariel Centre
Price: £17.00
Doors/real ale bar open 6.45pm for 7.30pm start. All-seated concert with unreserved seating. "Christmas starts here" ~ "It wouldn't be Christmas without St Agnes Fountain" familiar words to their many fans. Chris While, Julie Matthews, David Hughes & Chris Leslie are back in Totnes for the 2012 tour. Sold out at the Ariel Centre in 2007 and 2009. Book early! Concession only for students/U18s, available only through www.harbertonfolk.co.uk. Concert presented by and fundraising for Harberton Cricket Club www.harbertoncc.com
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2012
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: Totnes Ariel Centre
Price: £17.00
Bella Hardy - Bright Morning Star Tour
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors: 7.00pm Performance: 7.30pm Winner Best Original Track 'The Herring Girl' BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 'an impressive set' **** 4 Stars (The Guardian) '.beautifully crafted and conceived with poetic flair' (The Independent) 'seductive and original' **** 4 Stars (The Telegraph) Though only 25 years old, Bella has already been nominated three times in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and has been well known on the folk circuit for many years, playing fiddle in a variety of popular line-ups as a teenager and reaching the finals of the BBC Young Folk Awards in 2004. However, it was following the launch of her debut album Night Visiting in 2007 that she quickly rose to become one of the shining lights of the folk scene, famed for entwining her hypnotic voice with her own fiddle accompaniment to stunning effect. The Bright Morning Star tour features a repertoire of seasonal treats, from her local Castleton carols 'Down In Yon Forest' and 'All in the Morning', to well known favourites 'O, Come All Ye Faithfull' and 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'! Tickets £13 More info http://www.bellahardy.com/
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £13.00
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors: 7.00pm Performance: 7.30pm Winner Best Original Track 'The Herring Girl' BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 'an impressive set' **** 4 Stars (The Guardian) '.beautifully crafted and conceived with poetic flair' (The Independent) 'seductive and original' **** 4 Stars (The Telegraph) Though only 25 years old, Bella has already been nominated three times in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and has been well known on the folk circuit for many years, playing fiddle in a variety of popular line-ups as a teenager and reaching the finals of the BBC Young Folk Awards in 2004. However, it was following the launch of her debut album Night Visiting in 2007 that she quickly rose to become one of the shining lights of the folk scene, famed for entwining her hypnotic voice with her own fiddle accompaniment to stunning effect. The Bright Morning Star tour features a repertoire of seasonal treats, from her local Castleton carols 'Down In Yon Forest' and 'All in the Morning', to well known favourites 'O, Come All Ye Faithfull' and 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'! Tickets £13 More info http://www.bellahardy.com/
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £13.00
The Dylan Project
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Musician
Price: £12.00
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Leicester The Musician
Price: £12.00
Daniel Smith Blues Band
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham Village Hall
Price: £12.50
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham Village Hall
Price: £12.50
Boo Hewerdine Christmas Show!!
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ely The Maltings
Price: £15.00
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Ely The Maltings
Price: £15.00
Kerfuffle Christmas Concert
Doors open 7.30pm Concert starts 8pm Wine Bar
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Nottingham St. Mary's Church, Lowdham
Price: £12.50
Doors open 7.30pm Concert starts 8pm Wine Bar
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Nottingham St. Mary's Church, Lowdham
Price: £12.50
Mark Harrison Band
Mark Harrison's highly individual songs have been attracting a lot of attention since he launched himself on the London music scene in 2010. He takes elements of blues and folk, adding his own twist to produce something totally original. His music has been going down very well with audiences of all kinds and ages. Mark's songs cover a wide range of non-standard themes, from observations of the way we live today to imaginings of the era of the early blues greats. They all have something to say or a story to tell. They'll make you move, think and smile. And you'll be humming the tunes days later. Mark is an adept rhythmic finger-picker and slide player, with a very distinctive style and sound. He plays a 1934 National resonator guitar and a 12-string guitar. Mark's band includes some of the most highly regarded roots musicians in London: Charles Benfield (double bass) Ben Walker (mandolin) Josienne Clarke (vocals) Will Greener (harmonica) Since releasing his debut CD, Watching The Parade, which has been enthusiastically received, Mark has been doing regular gigs in established venues, as well as supporting touring artists and appearing on radio shows. His second album, Crooked Smile, comes out this year. What people say about Mark: If you fancy tapping your toes, swaying your head and tuning in to some great acoustic blues that aren't trying to be something they're not, then this album is for you. Mark has a sweet voice and his guitar playing is as fine as anyone who came out of the Delta in the 1920s. Bob Meyer, Eyeplug E-zine CD review He and his friends proceeded to treat the assembled audience to an hour or so of excellent acoustic Blues, with a real sense of enjoyment and lack of the arrogance that some performers can leak into their music. Harrison's playing was delightful and it is nice to see a genuine finger picker today........ Harrison is very good at the little comments and stories that make the context real. Blues Matters magazine live review Harrison's own description of the contents, 'It's got a foot in the past but it's all brand new', sums up the contents perfectly.... Blues Matters magazine CD review ... gets nice sounds from his 1934 National Trojan Resophonic, writes simple but effective songs in a contemporary folky bluesy vein, and has gathered a talented group of musicians to back him on his debut. The music is all performed and recorded to perfection. FRootsmagazine CD review http://www.markharrisonrootsmusic.com/
Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
Mark Harrison's highly individual songs have been attracting a lot of attention since he launched himself on the London music scene in 2010. He takes elements of blues and folk, adding his own twist to produce something totally original. His music has been going down very well with audiences of all kinds and ages. Mark's songs cover a wide range of non-standard themes, from observations of the way we live today to imaginings of the era of the early blues greats. They all have something to say or a story to tell. They'll make you move, think and smile. And you'll be humming the tunes days later. Mark is an adept rhythmic finger-picker and slide player, with a very distinctive style and sound. He plays a 1934 National resonator guitar and a 12-string guitar. Mark's band includes some of the most highly regarded roots musicians in London: Charles Benfield (double bass) Ben Walker (mandolin) Josienne Clarke (vocals) Will Greener (harmonica) Since releasing his debut CD, Watching The Parade, which has been enthusiastically received, Mark has been doing regular gigs in established venues, as well as supporting touring artists and appearing on radio shows. His second album, Crooked Smile, comes out this year. What people say about Mark: If you fancy tapping your toes, swaying your head and tuning in to some great acoustic blues that aren't trying to be something they're not, then this album is for you. Mark has a sweet voice and his guitar playing is as fine as anyone who came out of the Delta in the 1920s. Bob Meyer, Eyeplug E-zine CD review He and his friends proceeded to treat the assembled audience to an hour or so of excellent acoustic Blues, with a real sense of enjoyment and lack of the arrogance that some performers can leak into their music. Harrison's playing was delightful and it is nice to see a genuine finger picker today........ Harrison is very good at the little comments and stories that make the context real. Blues Matters magazine live review Harrison's own description of the contents, 'It's got a foot in the past but it's all brand new', sums up the contents perfectly.... Blues Matters magazine CD review ... gets nice sounds from his 1934 National Trojan Resophonic, writes simple but effective songs in a contemporary folky bluesy vein, and has gathered a talented group of musicians to back him on his debut. The music is all performed and recorded to perfection. FRootsmagazine CD review http://www.markharrisonrootsmusic.com/
Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £8.00
The Village Quire: Shammick Acoustic
) Imagine a Christmas long before the telly: in every village, people would have celebrated the festive season with music and song, so we're bringing you the Christmas of country people with songs that our forebears would have heard. The Village Quire from mid-Wales sings thrilling, unaccompanied music in four-part harmony. In the pub on a Saturday night or in the church gallery on a Sunday morning the songs might have been different, but the spirit was the same; the Welsh call it hwyl heart and soul. Energetic, no-nonsense stuff that is great fun to sing and listen to, and just the right way to take us into the Christmas festivities.
Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
) Imagine a Christmas long before the telly: in every village, people would have celebrated the festive season with music and song, so we're bringing you the Christmas of country people with songs that our forebears would have heard. The Village Quire from mid-Wales sings thrilling, unaccompanied music in four-part harmony. In the pub on a Saturday night or in the church gallery on a Sunday morning the songs might have been different, but the spirit was the same; the Welsh call it hwyl heart and soul. Energetic, no-nonsense stuff that is great fun to sing and listen to, and just the right way to take us into the Christmas festivities.
Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Combe Martin The Pack o' Cards
Price: £6.00
The Roving Crows
Winner of 'Top Celtic Rock Band' and 'Top Fiddle Player - Irish Music Awards 2012. "Great party music...I love that band" Paul O'Grady, BBC (April 2012) Formed in early 2009 The Crows inexhaustible energy gives them stand alone status in the up-surging live music scene; boasting fiery fiddle playing, trumpet, guitar, drums, bass and vocals. Described as completely unique and uncontainable, an original Celtic vibe, also drawing influences from genres including jazz, ska, folk, kleizmer and blues. An unbridled festival sound, Crow 'n' Roll. "This is an album sharp enough to cut its own foot off...a real spirit lifter" Neil King, Fatea Music Magazine (2012) "Genuinely the next big thing on the folk scene" Andy O'Hare, BBC (2011) "The Roving Crows have got originality in bucketloads" Andy O'Hare, BBC (Aug 2010) Fiery fiddle playingsizzling folk rock Chris Beaumont, Shreds & Patches magazine, (Aug 2010) Definitely one to watch Dave Franklin, Green Man Music, (Aug 2010) The Crows never fail to deliver... absolutely inspired John Drummond, New Brewery Arts Centre
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2013
Time: Doors open 7:30pm, music starts 8:00pm
Venue: Glossop The Globe Inn
Price: £8.50
Winner of 'Top Celtic Rock Band' and 'Top Fiddle Player - Irish Music Awards 2012. "Great party music...I love that band" Paul O'Grady, BBC (April 2012) Formed in early 2009 The Crows inexhaustible energy gives them stand alone status in the up-surging live music scene; boasting fiery fiddle playing, trumpet, guitar, drums, bass and vocals. Described as completely unique and uncontainable, an original Celtic vibe, also drawing influences from genres including jazz, ska, folk, kleizmer and blues. An unbridled festival sound, Crow 'n' Roll. "This is an album sharp enough to cut its own foot off...a real spirit lifter" Neil King, Fatea Music Magazine (2012) "Genuinely the next big thing on the folk scene" Andy O'Hare, BBC (2011) "The Roving Crows have got originality in bucketloads" Andy O'Hare, BBC (Aug 2010) Fiery fiddle playingsizzling folk rock Chris Beaumont, Shreds & Patches magazine, (Aug 2010) Definitely one to watch Dave Franklin, Green Man Music, (Aug 2010) The Crows never fail to deliver... absolutely inspired John Drummond, New Brewery Arts Centre
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2013
Time: Doors open 7:30pm, music starts 8:00pm
Venue: Glossop The Globe Inn
Price: £8.50
Vin Garbutt
Powerful, hugely moving, warm, humane, inspired, funny and gut wrenchingly honest. These are just some of the superlatives used to describe Vin's performance. This international, award winning, singer songwriter is completing his 42nd year on the road. This year sees the release of the biopic film "Teesside Troubadour" documenting Vin's life and career. He is for ever in demand and his shows are continually sell outs, so get your tickets early! BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Nominee for "Best Folk Singer" and "Best Live Act" Awards 2001 Winner of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards "Best Live Act" Award 2001 Honorary Degree of Master of Arts awarded to Vin by Teesside University in 2001 for his music and his services to the arts and culture of the area of the North East of England. BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Nominee for "Best Live Act" Award 2007 Vin Garbutt is reputed to have said that he is not interested in becoming a big star in the accepted sense. Nevertheless in the area of music where he performs, there is no bigger star. He prefers to be a big fish in a small pond. This attitude means that his need for privacy and a balanced home life are safeguarded and satisfied. What the world realised long before Vin did, was that the small pond had grown over the years into a considerable lake. All this has happened without the hype from big Record Companies, and without the usual publicity from the mass media. He has performed all over the globe, and in parts of countries that the biggest stars will never see. This phenomenon has occurred solely by word of mouth, spread by people who have come across him, and felt the need to share this unique experience with their fellow countrymen
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2013
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £12.00
Powerful, hugely moving, warm, humane, inspired, funny and gut wrenchingly honest. These are just some of the superlatives used to describe Vin's performance. This international, award winning, singer songwriter is completing his 42nd year on the road. This year sees the release of the biopic film "Teesside Troubadour" documenting Vin's life and career. He is for ever in demand and his shows are continually sell outs, so get your tickets early! BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Nominee for "Best Folk Singer" and "Best Live Act" Awards 2001 Winner of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards "Best Live Act" Award 2001 Honorary Degree of Master of Arts awarded to Vin by Teesside University in 2001 for his music and his services to the arts and culture of the area of the North East of England. BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Nominee for "Best Live Act" Award 2007 Vin Garbutt is reputed to have said that he is not interested in becoming a big star in the accepted sense. Nevertheless in the area of music where he performs, there is no bigger star. He prefers to be a big fish in a small pond. This attitude means that his need for privacy and a balanced home life are safeguarded and satisfied. What the world realised long before Vin did, was that the small pond had grown over the years into a considerable lake. All this has happened without the hype from big Record Companies, and without the usual publicity from the mass media. He has performed all over the globe, and in parts of countries that the biggest stars will never see. This phenomenon has occurred solely by word of mouth, spread by people who have come across him, and felt the need to share this unique experience with their fellow countrymen
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2013
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £12.00
Vin Garbutt
Powerful, hugely moving, warm, humane, inspired, funny and gut wrenchingly honest. These are just some of the superlatives used to describe Vin's performance. This international, award winning, singer songwriter is completing his 42nd year on the road. This year sees the release of the biopic film "Teesside Troubadour" documenting Vin's life and career. He is for ever in demand and his shows are continually sell outs, so get your tickets early! BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Nominee for "Best Folk Singer" and "Best Live Act" Awards 2001 Winner of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards "Best Live Act" Award 2001 Honorary Degree of Master of Arts awarded to Vin by Teesside University in 2001 for his music and his services to the arts and culture of the area of the North East of England. BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Nominee for "Best Live Act" Award 2007 Vin Garbutt is reputed to have said that he is not interested in becoming a big star in the accepted sense. Nevertheless in the area of music where he performs, there is no bigger star. He prefers to be a big fish in a small pond. This attitude means that his need for privacy and a balanced home life are safeguarded and satisfied. What the world realised long before Vin did, was that the small pond had grown over the years into a considerable lake. All this has happened without the hype from big Record Companies, and without the usual publicity from the mass media. He has performed all over the globe, and in parts of countries that the biggest stars will never see. This phenomenon has occurred solely by word of mouth, spread by people who have come across him, and felt the need to share this unique experience with their fellow countrymen
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2013
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £6.00
Powerful, hugely moving, warm, humane, inspired, funny and gut wrenchingly honest. These are just some of the superlatives used to describe Vin's performance. This international, award winning, singer songwriter is completing his 42nd year on the road. This year sees the release of the biopic film "Teesside Troubadour" documenting Vin's life and career. He is for ever in demand and his shows are continually sell outs, so get your tickets early! BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Nominee for "Best Folk Singer" and "Best Live Act" Awards 2001 Winner of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards "Best Live Act" Award 2001 Honorary Degree of Master of Arts awarded to Vin by Teesside University in 2001 for his music and his services to the arts and culture of the area of the North East of England. BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Nominee for "Best Live Act" Award 2007 Vin Garbutt is reputed to have said that he is not interested in becoming a big star in the accepted sense. Nevertheless in the area of music where he performs, there is no bigger star. He prefers to be a big fish in a small pond. This attitude means that his need for privacy and a balanced home life are safeguarded and satisfied. What the world realised long before Vin did, was that the small pond had grown over the years into a considerable lake. All this has happened without the hype from big Record Companies, and without the usual publicity from the mass media. He has performed all over the globe, and in parts of countries that the biggest stars will never see. This phenomenon has occurred solely by word of mouth, spread by people who have come across him, and felt the need to share this unique experience with their fellow countrymen
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2013
Time: 7.15pm, music 8pm.
Venue: Bournemouth Centre Stage
Price: £6.00
Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston
MIRANDA SYKES & REX PRESTON have a unique connection - which is a pleasure to listen to and plain to see when they share a stage together. MIRANDA SYKES is well known as the third member of SHOW OF HANDS. She is one of the few female double bassists in England & is an accomplished singer in her own right. Miranda holds her audience spellbound: it is the emotional quality of her voice that makes her musical partnership with Rex so engaging, rather than the novelty of such an unusual musical pairing as the double bass & mandolin. REX PRESTON has a reputation as a fine & imaginative mandolin player and is a leading light in a new wave of British Bluegrass musicians. He is a rising star in mandolin-playing circles and with 20 years of playing behind him, he possesses a wonderfully sensitive musicality and a dexterous, flamboyant playing style. The rare fusion of double bass & mandolin makes for one of the most exciting new pairings on the acoustic roots scene. Miranda & Rex interweave timeless, well chosen covers with one or two Preston originals. Their backgrounds, as well as skilful instrumentation & warm engaging vocals have shaped their unique sound.
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Gillingham Methodist Church
Price: £10.00
MIRANDA SYKES & REX PRESTON have a unique connection - which is a pleasure to listen to and plain to see when they share a stage together. MIRANDA SYKES is well known as the third member of SHOW OF HANDS. She is one of the few female double bassists in England & is an accomplished singer in her own right. Miranda holds her audience spellbound: it is the emotional quality of her voice that makes her musical partnership with Rex so engaging, rather than the novelty of such an unusual musical pairing as the double bass & mandolin. REX PRESTON has a reputation as a fine & imaginative mandolin player and is a leading light in a new wave of British Bluegrass musicians. He is a rising star in mandolin-playing circles and with 20 years of playing behind him, he possesses a wonderfully sensitive musicality and a dexterous, flamboyant playing style. The rare fusion of double bass & mandolin makes for one of the most exciting new pairings on the acoustic roots scene. Miranda & Rex interweave timeless, well chosen covers with one or two Preston originals. Their backgrounds, as well as skilful instrumentation & warm engaging vocals have shaped their unique sound.
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Gillingham Methodist Church
Price: £10.00
Edwina Hayes
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
Kent Duchaine & Leadbessie
"DUCHAINE IS ABOUT AS CLOSE AS IT'S POSSIBLE TO BE TO AN AUTHENTIC DELTA STYLE BLUESMAN IN THE 21ST CENTURY."..DVD REVIEW BLUES IN BRITAIN MAGAZINE Returning due to success of last gig here at The Chapel, book now to avoid disappointment! Kent DuChaine started in music when his father taught him to play the ukulele at the age of six, at thirteen he got his first electric guitar and formed a band with his buddies in his hometown of Wayzata, Minnesota, playing mainly popular music at private parties and school functions. After reading some liner notes of an Eric Clapton album Kent started researching blues music. He discovered a Robert Johnson album and was astounded and fascinated at the banging sound as the bottle neck knocked against the frets as Johnson slid it up and down the neck of his guitar. Kent used a butter knife at first determined to recapture the wonderful sound. He immersed himself into the blues music of Johnson, Muddy Waters, Lightening Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, Bukka White and never looked back. Kent learned to play the slide guitar and soon developed his own ferocious wild style. In 1970 he opened a show for one his hero's, the slide guitar genius, Bukka White. From 1972 - 1975 Kent performed in a band with Kim Wilson from the present day Fabulous Thunderbirds. The band backed up blues greats such as Fenton Robinson, Boogie Woogie Red, Luther Tucker, Hubert Sumlin and Eddie Burns. The reputation of the band grew and Willie Dixon arranged a recording contract and a concert sharing the bill with Albert Collins, John Lee hooker, Howling Wolf and Margie Evens. In 1979 Kent met up with his beloved and ever faithful Leadbessie. She's a beat up 1934 National Steel Guitar that wows and astounds audiences when the equally beat up case she travels in is opened and her extra heavy strings are furiously played. Kent discovered and looked up a legendary blues man with the name of Johnny Shines in 1989. They traveled together for three years and performed over 200 shows together. In that time they recorded Back To the Country with harmonica great Snooky Pryor and were honored with the coveted W.C. Handy Award for best country blues album but unfortunately they did not add Kent's name onto the recording! In 1991 the Smithsonian Institute honored the king of the delta blues, Robert Johnson. Kent and Johnny were specially invited to perform and Roots Of Rhythm And Blues: A tribute To Robert Johnson Era was the result. This was recorded by Sony/Columbia and also Grammy nominated. Kent and Johnny's wonderful partnership and friendship was cut short when Johnny Shines sadly passed away in in April 1992. Since going solo in 1982 and hitting the roads, riding the rails, flying the skies and sailing the seas, Kent and Leadbessie have probably by now clocked up over two million miles together including over 80/81 overseas tours (yup, she's faithful old girl!). A (small) handful of wives have been picked up and lost along the way and many stories gained of friendships, loves, heartaches and the blues that he communicates to his audiences, most of which, leave folk laughing or scratching their heads in disbelief. He also speaks of the history of the blues music, the great men who developed it, and his incredible involvement with some of them to audiences far and wide. Songs such as Shake Your Money Maker, Jitterbug Swing have folk up dancing, Kent's' versions of Trouble In Mind, St James Infirmary have been seen to bring tears in many eyes. The London Times newspaper has named him as one of the best five concerts in the U.K. Kent and Leadbessie have dedicated fans all over the world who are asking all the time for him to add another album to the seven (and one live DVD) that he has already released which include his own ingenious compositions as well as songs that he loves and keeps alive that those wonderful, old blues guys produced.
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
"DUCHAINE IS ABOUT AS CLOSE AS IT'S POSSIBLE TO BE TO AN AUTHENTIC DELTA STYLE BLUESMAN IN THE 21ST CENTURY."..DVD REVIEW BLUES IN BRITAIN MAGAZINE Returning due to success of last gig here at The Chapel, book now to avoid disappointment! Kent DuChaine started in music when his father taught him to play the ukulele at the age of six, at thirteen he got his first electric guitar and formed a band with his buddies in his hometown of Wayzata, Minnesota, playing mainly popular music at private parties and school functions. After reading some liner notes of an Eric Clapton album Kent started researching blues music. He discovered a Robert Johnson album and was astounded and fascinated at the banging sound as the bottle neck knocked against the frets as Johnson slid it up and down the neck of his guitar. Kent used a butter knife at first determined to recapture the wonderful sound. He immersed himself into the blues music of Johnson, Muddy Waters, Lightening Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, Bukka White and never looked back. Kent learned to play the slide guitar and soon developed his own ferocious wild style. In 1970 he opened a show for one his hero's, the slide guitar genius, Bukka White. From 1972 - 1975 Kent performed in a band with Kim Wilson from the present day Fabulous Thunderbirds. The band backed up blues greats such as Fenton Robinson, Boogie Woogie Red, Luther Tucker, Hubert Sumlin and Eddie Burns. The reputation of the band grew and Willie Dixon arranged a recording contract and a concert sharing the bill with Albert Collins, John Lee hooker, Howling Wolf and Margie Evens. In 1979 Kent met up with his beloved and ever faithful Leadbessie. She's a beat up 1934 National Steel Guitar that wows and astounds audiences when the equally beat up case she travels in is opened and her extra heavy strings are furiously played. Kent discovered and looked up a legendary blues man with the name of Johnny Shines in 1989. They traveled together for three years and performed over 200 shows together. In that time they recorded Back To the Country with harmonica great Snooky Pryor and were honored with the coveted W.C. Handy Award for best country blues album but unfortunately they did not add Kent's name onto the recording! In 1991 the Smithsonian Institute honored the king of the delta blues, Robert Johnson. Kent and Johnny were specially invited to perform and Roots Of Rhythm And Blues: A tribute To Robert Johnson Era was the result. This was recorded by Sony/Columbia and also Grammy nominated. Kent and Johnny's wonderful partnership and friendship was cut short when Johnny Shines sadly passed away in in April 1992. Since going solo in 1982 and hitting the roads, riding the rails, flying the skies and sailing the seas, Kent and Leadbessie have probably by now clocked up over two million miles together including over 80/81 overseas tours (yup, she's faithful old girl!). A (small) handful of wives have been picked up and lost along the way and many stories gained of friendships, loves, heartaches and the blues that he communicates to his audiences, most of which, leave folk laughing or scratching their heads in disbelief. He also speaks of the history of the blues music, the great men who developed it, and his incredible involvement with some of them to audiences far and wide. Songs such as Shake Your Money Maker, Jitterbug Swing have folk up dancing, Kent's' versions of Trouble In Mind, St James Infirmary have been seen to bring tears in many eyes. The London Times newspaper has named him as one of the best five concerts in the U.K. Kent and Leadbessie have dedicated fans all over the world who are asking all the time for him to add another album to the seven (and one live DVD) that he has already released which include his own ingenious compositions as well as songs that he loves and keeps alive that those wonderful, old blues guys produced.
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Bath Chapel Arts Centre
Price: £12.00
Andy Cutting
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors 7.00pm Start 7.30pm Andy Cutting is a rarity. A musician's musician (BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner Best Musician 2008& 2010): a soulful and technically outstanding melodeon practitioner with an ear for a fine tune. Many of his tunes have been purloined along the way: some considered contemporary classics on the folk scene. But then, Andy is also a warm and emotive performer, modestly engaging his audiences with his self-deprecating wit and then flooring them with downright staggering musicianship. There are few melodeon players who put so much feeling into their playing, whether it is a set of dance tunes, or accompaniment to a slow English ballad. Andy has played with the likes of Kate Rusby, John McCusker and Under One Sky to name but a few. There is also a growing demand for him to play outside this genre (having recorded with Sting, John Illsley (Dire Straits) but most recently being asked to join The Who for an acoustic concert in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. "Hearing Andy Cutting play is like going through the wardrobe and finding Narnia. His music is glorious, joyful, moving, subtle, emotionally charged, a totally spell-binding experience that is never long enough". June Tabor Tickets £14.00 Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmlCPnwVyqs
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2013
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £14.00
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors 7.00pm Start 7.30pm Andy Cutting is a rarity. A musician's musician (BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner Best Musician 2008& 2010): a soulful and technically outstanding melodeon practitioner with an ear for a fine tune. Many of his tunes have been purloined along the way: some considered contemporary classics on the folk scene. But then, Andy is also a warm and emotive performer, modestly engaging his audiences with his self-deprecating wit and then flooring them with downright staggering musicianship. There are few melodeon players who put so much feeling into their playing, whether it is a set of dance tunes, or accompaniment to a slow English ballad. Andy has played with the likes of Kate Rusby, John McCusker and Under One Sky to name but a few. There is also a growing demand for him to play outside this genre (having recorded with Sting, John Illsley (Dire Straits) but most recently being asked to join The Who for an acoustic concert in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. "Hearing Andy Cutting play is like going through the wardrobe and finding Narnia. His music is glorious, joyful, moving, subtle, emotionally charged, a totally spell-binding experience that is never long enough". June Tabor Tickets £14.00 Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmlCPnwVyqs
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2013
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £14.00
Emily Smith
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham Village Hall
Price: £12.50
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham Village Hall
Price: £12.50
Emily Portman Trio
Emily Portman is a singer, writer and concertina player based in the North East of England. With her 2010 debut album gaining her two BBC Folk Award nominations, Emily is fast gaining a reputation for her songwriting talent and 'lark-like' voice. Now performing extensively with Rachel Newton and Lucy Farrell as the Emily Portman Trio, Emily first cut her teeth on the folk scene with harmony trio The Devils Interval, annually tours with Waterson:Carthy, and has commendations from folk luminaries including Shirley Collins and Bagpuss's own Sandra Kerr. Emily originally hails from Glastonbury, where, raised on a diet of fairytales and Somerset folklore she began songwriting at the age of six, starting out with a keyboard, a tape recorder and a thirst for blood-curdling stories. After years immersed in traditional songs, Emily's return to songwriting has already grabbed attention across the BBC, with a live session for radio 6, airplay on radio 2, and with radio 3's 'Words and Music' broadcasting live performances of songs from her album at their 'Free Thinking' Festival. Emily has recently appeared at The Kings Place, London, The Sage Gateshead and at festivals including The Big Chill, The Green Man and Dranouter (Belguim). She is also making waves beyond the folk scene, being featured as a soloist on the BBC's adaptation of 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' as well as appearing on alt-folk songwriter Alasdair Roberts' latest album. Emily's debut solo album 'The Glamoury' has been received with overwhelming critical acclaim, with The Observer hailing it 'A remarkable and original debut' and Radio 2's Mike Harding calling it ' the raw stuff of the great ballads. Inspired by the darker underbelly of folklore and balladry, Emily weaves harmony-rich narratives of both the magical and the monstrous, accompanied by viola player Lucy Farrell (fresh from touring with The Unthanks) and Harpist Rachel Newton of The Shee. These visceral visions of a darker Albion conjure landscapes where mythical sirens collide in urban backstreets. 'The Glamoury' recently made Mojo and fRoots top ten Folk albums of the year. '[Emily] recasts antique folk and myth into stunning shapes ... remarkable and original' Observer 'rampantly imaginative' fRoots 'Intricate, beautiful and brittle, entrancing. *****Rock & Reel. 'A unique and fantastic concept, perfectly executed and realised' Shirley Collins
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2013
Time: 7:30pm music starts 8:00pm
Venue: Glossop The Globe Inn
Price: £10.00
Emily Portman is a singer, writer and concertina player based in the North East of England. With her 2010 debut album gaining her two BBC Folk Award nominations, Emily is fast gaining a reputation for her songwriting talent and 'lark-like' voice. Now performing extensively with Rachel Newton and Lucy Farrell as the Emily Portman Trio, Emily first cut her teeth on the folk scene with harmony trio The Devils Interval, annually tours with Waterson:Carthy, and has commendations from folk luminaries including Shirley Collins and Bagpuss's own Sandra Kerr. Emily originally hails from Glastonbury, where, raised on a diet of fairytales and Somerset folklore she began songwriting at the age of six, starting out with a keyboard, a tape recorder and a thirst for blood-curdling stories. After years immersed in traditional songs, Emily's return to songwriting has already grabbed attention across the BBC, with a live session for radio 6, airplay on radio 2, and with radio 3's 'Words and Music' broadcasting live performances of songs from her album at their 'Free Thinking' Festival. Emily has recently appeared at The Kings Place, London, The Sage Gateshead and at festivals including The Big Chill, The Green Man and Dranouter (Belguim). She is also making waves beyond the folk scene, being featured as a soloist on the BBC's adaptation of 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' as well as appearing on alt-folk songwriter Alasdair Roberts' latest album. Emily's debut solo album 'The Glamoury' has been received with overwhelming critical acclaim, with The Observer hailing it 'A remarkable and original debut' and Radio 2's Mike Harding calling it ' the raw stuff of the great ballads. Inspired by the darker underbelly of folklore and balladry, Emily weaves harmony-rich narratives of both the magical and the monstrous, accompanied by viola player Lucy Farrell (fresh from touring with The Unthanks) and Harpist Rachel Newton of The Shee. These visceral visions of a darker Albion conjure landscapes where mythical sirens collide in urban backstreets. 'The Glamoury' recently made Mojo and fRoots top ten Folk albums of the year. '[Emily] recasts antique folk and myth into stunning shapes ... remarkable and original' Observer 'rampantly imaginative' fRoots 'Intricate, beautiful and brittle, entrancing. *****Rock & Reel. 'A unique and fantastic concept, perfectly executed and realised' Shirley Collins
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2013
Time: 7:30pm music starts 8:00pm
Venue: Glossop The Globe Inn
Price: £10.00
Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors: 7.00pm Performance: 7.30pm Nominated Folk Singer of the Year BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 Aside from two solo albums Jon has released several highly acclaimed albums with fast-rising big band Bellowhead (the latest of which is due to be released later this year) as well as Vagabond with the equally feted traditional duo, Spiers & Boden (2008). He has also recorded and performed with Eliza Carthy on one of her Mercury Prize nominated albums. includes fellow Bellowhead multi-instrumentalists Sam Sweeney and Paul Sartin plus concertina virtuoso Rob Harbron and double bass maestro Rick Foot. Also making a return appearance will be Eric and Edith, the two wax cylinder players that joined the band to great acclaim in their 2010 tour. Songs old, new and from the not too distant future. Boden's voice is... the most potent weapon of mass seduction to have hit the scene in decades (Stirrings) Tickets £16 More info: http://www.jonboden.com/ Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhnqpt29U8k
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £16.00
Presented by EFDSS in association with Songlines Doors: 7.00pm Performance: 7.30pm Nominated Folk Singer of the Year BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 Aside from two solo albums Jon has released several highly acclaimed albums with fast-rising big band Bellowhead (the latest of which is due to be released later this year) as well as Vagabond with the equally feted traditional duo, Spiers & Boden (2008). He has also recorded and performed with Eliza Carthy on one of her Mercury Prize nominated albums. includes fellow Bellowhead multi-instrumentalists Sam Sweeney and Paul Sartin plus concertina virtuoso Rob Harbron and double bass maestro Rick Foot. Also making a return appearance will be Eric and Edith, the two wax cylinder players that joined the band to great acclaim in their 2010 tour. Songs old, new and from the not too distant future. Boden's voice is... the most potent weapon of mass seduction to have hit the scene in decades (Stirrings) Tickets £16 More info: http://www.jonboden.com/ Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhnqpt29U8k
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Cecil Sharp House
Price: £16.00
The Urban Folk Quartet
Tickets: £15 on the door. Delighted to welcome back this electrifying acoustic band who provide a true fusion of musical genres. www.theufq.com
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013
Time: 7.45pm (doors 7.00pm)
Venue: Farncombe St John's Church
Price: £12.00
Tickets: £15 on the door. Delighted to welcome back this electrifying acoustic band who provide a true fusion of musical genres. www.theufq.com
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2013
Time: 7.45pm (doors 7.00pm)
Venue: Farncombe St John's Church
Price: £12.00
Pilgrims Way
Refreshingly different, reassuringly traditional, Pilgrims' Way are a 3-piece band with a big personality and big sound. Playing their own particular brand of Folk music, they were brought together by a series of chance meetings at sessions around the North West of England, bonding over red hair and a shared love of traditional music, they have been shaking up assorted kitchens, public houses and folk venues ever since. Their influences individually are many and varied but they share a deep respect for the tradition and take as their inspiration some of the most influential bands from the 60s/70s revival. Named for the Rudyard Kipling poem, set to music by the great Peter Bellamy, their aim is to present gimmick-free English folk of the finest kind. www.pilgrims-way.net
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Refreshingly different, reassuringly traditional, Pilgrims' Way are a 3-piece band with a big personality and big sound. Playing their own particular brand of Folk music, they were brought together by a series of chance meetings at sessions around the North West of England, bonding over red hair and a shared love of traditional music, they have been shaking up assorted kitchens, public houses and folk venues ever since. Their influences individually are many and varied but they share a deep respect for the tradition and take as their inspiration some of the most influential bands from the 60s/70s revival. Named for the Rudyard Kipling poem, set to music by the great Peter Bellamy, their aim is to present gimmick-free English folk of the finest kind. www.pilgrims-way.net
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: London Green Note
Price: £10.00
Tinderbox
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
Flossie Malavialle
Doors open 7.30pm Concert starts 8pm
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
Doors open 7.30pm Concert starts 8pm
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Lowdham The Old Ship Inn
Price: £8.00
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