We are delighted to host a concert by Martin Simpson fresh from his UK tour
with Andy Cutting and Nancy Kerr to celebrate the release of the collaborative
album 'Murmurs.
To many of you Scunthorpe born Martin will need no
introduction. He is one of folk music's leading lights. He has been nominated
an amazing 31 times in 15 years at the BBC Folk Awards, more than any other
artists. He has twice won the 'Musician of the Year' accolade, as well as many
others.
After 35 years as a professional musician Martin is always looking at
ways to evolve, whether it be as a solo artist or in band ventures, such as
being a member of The Full English or in collaboration with other artists, which
in the past have included the likes of Richard Thompson, Dick Gaughan, Jackson
Browne and Steve Miller to name but a few.
Martin is widely acknowledged as
one of the finest acoustic, slide guitar and banjo players in the world, his
interpretations of traditional songs are second to none and his own songs are
masterpieces of story telling. He spent 15 years in the deep south of America
and there is no other artist who has successfully combined the diverse elements
of British and Afro American blues more effectively.
His solo shows are
intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving.
Support will come from
Kirsty Bromley, who played THL earlier in the year as a singer in the band
AnyTown. She is a contemporary folk singer and has recently released her debut
album 'Time Ashore' which obtained a 4* review in the latest edition of Maverick
Magazine,
Advance tickets are priced at
£13. Tickets can be obtained from the One Stop store in
the town, from Brian on 01652 649230 or from www.wegottickets.com
