Lincoln Folk, Roots & World Music Festival, Lincoln Drill Hall July 31st 2016.

Lincoln Folk, Roots & World Music Festival 

Lincoln Drill Hall - 31st July 2016 from 2 pm.

With Lindisfarne headlining a lineup of household names and emerging artists, this will most definitely be a festival to remember and one not to miss!

Lindisfarne 

The unforgettable 70s folk-rock pioneers return to form with a classic six-piece line up of long-time members, fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle, guitars; Dave Hull-Denholm, vocal, guitars; Steve Daggett, vocal, keyboards, guitars; Charlie Harcourt, guitar, vocal; Ian Thomson, bass, vocal and Paul Thompson (ex-Roxy Music) drums.

With a repertoire of incredible songs like “Meet Me On The Corner”, “Fog On The Tyne”, “Lady Eleanor” and “Run For Home” and a reputation for live performance second to none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanise festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on its feet and singing along.

The festival line-up also includes...

Julie Felix

There are those who just have to play and sing; to whom there can be no question of quitting; to whom their work is not a job but a calling…..... Julie Felix is one such musician!

Gilmore & Roberts

Combine award-winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound that just has to be heard!

Polly and the Billets Doux

Their energy-filled live performances and genre-defying quartet boast a genius blend of Folk, Pop, Rock N’ Roll, Soul, Country, Blues and even Gospel!

Said The Maiden

Three friends who discovered a mutual love of folk music and sing traditional songs from around the UK and America, often in three part acapella harmony!

The Life And Times Of The Brothers Hogg

The Lincolnshire-based acoustic/roots band, drawing on traditional and modern folk, new country and Americana

TICKETS from 01522 873894

ONCE EARLY BIRD OFFER ENDS, ADVANCE TICKET: £25
& ON THE DAY TICKET: £30 (sold from midnight on 30 July.

www.lincolndrillhall.com

Polly and the Billets Doux Sunday 4th May @ Kirton In Lindsay Town Hall

Polly and the Billets Doux Sunday 4th May @ Kirton In Lindsay Town Hall

Polly and the Billets Doux come to Kirton as part of their 26 date UK tour to showcase their latest album 'The Money Tree'

From Winchester, the band consist of Polly on vocals, Andrew Steen on guitar, Dan Everett on double bass and Ben Perry on drums and percussion.

Their music is described an an harmonious blend of country, jazz, folk, blues and gospel by The Sunday Times. They are touted as one of the UK's most exciting and upcoming bands and have received notable support from the BBC's Tom Robinson and UNCUT magazine.

Live they are inspiring, their musical brief is:
"...if it sounds good and feels good, go for it!"

Support will come from Hull band The Loud Shirts, who feature our some time sound man, Lynn Blakeston on pedal steel. They are excellent!

For more information on the band visit their website: http://pollyandthebilletsdoux.co.uk/

Advance tickets are priced at £11 and can be obtained from the OneStop store in the town, from Brian on 01652 649230 or from www.wegottickets.com

Don't miss it!