We are delighted to welcome back Callaghan to
Kirton. Originally from Grantham, Callaghan moved from London to America in the
summer of 2010. She was unknown in the States, but was drawn to Atlanta by one
of her biggest influences, Shawn Mullins. He agreed to produce her first album
'Life in Full Colour'. It was the classic story of an artist taking risks and
throwing their life into upheaval to chase one's dream, and boy how it has paid
off..
Callaghan now lives in Nashville. She is one of those performers whose
genuine sweetness is apparent in her voice and it shines through in her
writing. Her music blurs the edges between pop, adult contemporary and
Americana. She is a truly talented performer. BBC's Bob Harris is a fan and
says 'Callaghan is a wonderful artist, beautiful warm and hugely
talented.
Callaghan's songs reflect moments and experiences in her own life,
as well as stories that people have shared with her. They are not strictly
biographical, but are written in a universal way, which allows her audience to
connect the songs to their own lives.
It is exactly 12 months since
Callaghan's last appearance at Town Hall Live. It was a sold out show. For
this concert she will be accompanied by Pete Rinaldi on guitar and Dan Snyder on
keyboards.
Since then she has released 'Acoustic Coffee House' which is a
'live studio' performance of her favourite songs from her two studio albums,
plus live favourites.
Supporting Callaghan will be Liverpool singer
songwriter Robert Vincent, who last year won the Emerging Artist Award at
Americana UK. His songs are laced with blues and country. As Bob Harris says
'Robert Vincent is the real deal.
She will be joined on her latest UK tour by
Peter on guitar and Dan Snyder on keyboards.
and
appearing next at
TOWN HALL
LIVE
THE
MIGHTY
DOONANS
on Friday 7th April,
2017
THL's concert of the
year for 2015 (and probably 2016) featured The Mighty Doonans. They are back be
popular demand. Comprising of nine family members from the North East of
England they play innovative interpretations of traditional and contemporary
songs. They blend different genres of music and more than the occasional joke
to produce a thoroughly entertaining evening.
The band consist of Michael
Doonan (vocals, pipes, flute, whistles , saxophone), Phil Murray (bass), Rosie
Doonan (sax, piano & vocals), Stu Luckley (guitar and vocals), Ian Fairburn
(mandolin, banjo), Jamie Luckley (drums), Ben Murray (keyboards and vocals),
Kevin Doonan (violin) and Fran Doonan (Sax, flute & Irish
Dance)
Advanced Tickets for the concert
are priced at £14.00 and can be obtained from the usual outlets. They are on
sale now. Get yours quick, they are selling fast
and then on Sunday, 23rd April -
LYNNE HANSON &
THE GOOD
INTENTIONS
Lynne Hanson last played
Town Hall Live in June 2016. It is great to have her back, particularly as she
will have a new album out to coincide with her latest UK Tour.
Lynne's songs
are familiar and comfortable, yet fearless and strong. Live her performances
are polished and rocking, as those who attended last year's concert will
testify. This time around The Good Intentions will consist of Brodie Mohninger
on lead guitar, MJ Dandeneau on bass and Shawn Killaly on drums. The band are
known for their hard living style of music, mixing gritty ballads with driving
roots tinged guitar.
Supporting will be ex Rita Payne member Rhiannon
Scutt. Since her last appearance Rhiannon has been busy writing new songs and
will give them an airing at this concert.
Advanced
Tickets for the concert are priced at £12.50 and can be obtained from the usual
outlets. They are on sale now.
